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Zucchini Cornbread

Zucchini Cornbread - A savory cornbread made with zucchini, onions, cornmeal, and a secret ingredient: cottage cheese! Perfect for zucchini season!
Zucchini Cornbread on a platter.
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5 from 3 votes
Course Bread
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 9 servings
Calories 320kcal
Author Liren Baker

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups shredded zucchini about 1 medium zucchini, patted dry
  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup small onion finely chopped (about 1 small onion)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 3/4 cup cottage cheese
  • 6 tablespoons melted unsalted butter melted (6 tablespoons)
  • 1/4 cup olive oil extra virgin
  • 3 large eggs beaten

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400℉ with a rack placed in the center of the oven. Grease an 8-inch square baking pan and line with parchment paper.
  • Mix all the ingredients together in a large bowl, until just combined, and transfer into the prepared pan.
  • Bake for 30-35 minutes, until the cornbread is golden brown on top, and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Notes

Recipe adapted from Blue Ribbon Kitchen: Recipes and Tips from America’s Favorite County Fair Champion, by Linda Skeens (83 Press, 2023).
Notes from Liren
I love the addition of zucchini and cottage cheese in Linda's original recipe, and after some testing, I made some adjustments to address ingredient availability and personal taste.
  • Linda's original recipe calls for self-rising cornmeal and self-rising flour, staples in a Southern pantry, but where I live in the U.S., it is a challenge to find. I have adapted the recipe with regular cornmeal and all-purpose flour, easily found in local markets.
  • I adjusted the cornmeal and flour ratio, making the cornbread lighter.
  • I added more sugar to the recipe; my family prefers sweetness to cornbread. However, you will find that this does not detract from the delicious, savory flavor of the quickbread!

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 85mg | Sodium: 149mg | Potassium: 320mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 389IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 93mg | Iron: 2mg
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