Zucchini Spoon Bread
Delightfully creamy and bursting with flavor, Zucchini Spoon Bread is the ultimate comfort food side dish with a healthy twist! This recipe combines the earthy sweetness of fresh zucchini with the rich savoriness of sharp cheddar cheese and the subtle crunch of cornmeal to create a tender, spoonable dish that’s as cozy as it is versatile. Thanks to its fluffy soufflé-like texture, this baked delight is perfect as a side for summer barbecues or holiday gatherings. The simple preparation—featuring pantry staples like cornmeal, flour, and milk—makes it accessible for home cooks of all levels. Packed with nutrients from zucchini and infused with the aromatic flavor of scallions, this golden oven-baked dish is the perfect complement to your favorite mains. Serve it warm, and watch it disappear from the table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups (shredded) zucchini
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 large eggs
- 4 tablespoons (melted) unsalted butter
- 1 cup (shredded) sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons (chopped) scallions
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9-inch square baking dish or a similar-sized casserole dish with butter or non-stick spray.
Place the shredded zucchini in a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth and squeeze out as much excess moisture as possible. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, pepper, and sugar until evenly combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, and melted butter until smooth.
Slowly pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Fold the squeezed zucchini, shredded cheddar cheese, and chopped scallions into the batter until evenly distributed.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Remove the dish from the oven and let it cool for about 10 minutes before serving. The texture will be soft and spoonable, like a cross between cornbread and a soufflé.
Serve warm as a side dish and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2275 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 110.9 g | 142% | |
| Saturated Fat | 61.1 g | 306% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 646 mg | 215% | |
| Sodium | 6366 mg | 277% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 263.1 g | 96% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.1 g | 68% | |
| Total Sugars | 47.0 g | ||
| Protein | 72.9 g | 146% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.7 mcg | 24% | |
| Calcium | 1244 mg | 96% | |
| Iron | 11.2 mg | 62% | |
| Potassium | 1556 mg | 33% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
