Description
Savory zucchini cornbread casserole blends Southern comfort with garden-fresh ingredients. Cheesy, hearty layers of corn, zucchini, and golden cornbread create a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3.5 cups zucchini (shredded and thoroughly drained)
- 16 oz premium cheddar cheese (shredded and divided)
- 1 package (8.5 oz corn muffin mix)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup corn (thawed)
- 1 white onion (finely diced)
- 1 jalapeño (finely diced)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare a pristine 8×8 inch baking vessel with a delicate mist of non-stick spray at 350°F, creating a receptive surface for the forthcoming culinary creation.
- Amalgamate shredded zucchini, diced onion, half the cheddar cheese, thawed corn, jalapeño, eggs, and spice blend into a harmonious mixture, whisking with purpose to ensure comprehensive integration.
- Gently fold corn muffin mix into the vegetable medley, stirring until a uniform consistency emerges without overmixing.
- Cascade the zucchini mixture into the prepared baking dish, smoothing the surface with precision and scattering remaining cheese across the top in an even layer.
- Slide the casserole into the preheated oven, allowing it to transform for 50-55 minutes until the center stabilizes and the surface achieves a lustrous golden-bronze complexion.
- Extract from the oven and permit a brief resting period before serving, allowing flavors to settle and texture to solidify, presenting a warm, inviting dish bursting with southwestern-inspired charm.
Notes
- Drain excess moisture from zucchini by gently squeezing with paper towels to prevent a soggy casserole texture.
- Customize heat levels by adjusting jalapeño quantities or using milder pepper varieties like green bell peppers for sensitive palates.
- Transform this dish into a gluten-free option by selecting a gluten-free corn muffin mix and ensuring all other ingredients are certified gluten-free.
- Elevate protein content by incorporating cooked crumbled bacon, diced ham, or shredded rotisserie chicken into the mixture for a more substantial meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 204 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 532 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg