To my surprise, I just discovered that our favorite broccoli cornbread recipe isn't among the dozens posted on 'zaar. I share it with one warning: It's not a healthy dish to begin with, and this version is more sinful than most. It sure is yummy, though! We particularly enjoy this in the summertime as an accompaniment to a vegetable dinner of turnip greens, black-eyed peas, squash and slices of homegrown tomatoes. Given that menu, the Calorie and Cholesterol Police never even notice. :) The original recipe specifies a 9"x13" baking dish. However, I discovered by accident that it's really best when made in a dish that's 7"x11". If you happen to have that odd size, do use it.

Ingredients

9 serv.

cup butter (most recipes only call for 1/2 cup, so I'm sure you could cut it down if that much fat makes you que) or 1 cup margarine (most recipes only call for 1, so I'm sure you could cut it down if that much fat makes you queasy)↗1 cup
(8 1/2 ounce) packages Jiffy corn muffin mix2
(10 ounce) package frozen chopped broccoli, thawed1
small onion, chopped↗1
ounces ricotta cheese↗10 ounces
eggs↗4
cheddar cheese, grated, to taste (can use mild, medium, sharp or a combo)↗

Step-by-step instructions

1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2
Place stick(s) of butter or margarine in casserole dish; heat in oven just until melted.
3
Remove dish from oven and carefully tilt so that sides are coated. (Wear protective gloves and be careful!).
4
In a large mixing bowl, combine cornbread mix, broccoli, onion, ricotta and eggs; stir well to mix.
5
Add approximately 1/2 cup grated cheese, stirring well again.
6
Pour mixture into buttered baking dish, using a spatula to distributed evenly; bake for 30 minutes.
7
Remove from oven and sprinkle with additional cheese, to taste; return to oven for 10-15 minutes, until cornbread is done and cheese has melted.
8
Cut into squares and serve immediately.

Source: food.com

Original recipe ↗

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