How to Make Broccoli & Cheese Cornbread (Something New to do with Cornbread)

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories while still providing flavor.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and provides a different flavor profile.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories and can add a nutty flavor.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

Chop a whole yellow onion in a food processor until finely chopped.

Fill a liquid measuring cup with fresh broccoli to the top and chop it finely in the food processor.

Mix together 1/3 cup of flour, 1/3 cup of cornmeal, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 2 teaspoons of baking powder in a bowl.

Add a little bit of sugar to the dry mixture.

Crack 4 eggs into a cup to check for bad eggs before adding them to the mixture.

Stir the eggs into the dry mixture.

Add a little milk to the mixture, adjusting as needed.

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and place an oiled skillet inside to heat up.

Add the chopped onion and broccoli to the batter.

Mix in 2 cups of shredded cheese.

Adjust the batter's consistency with more milk if needed.

Pour the batter into the preheated oiled skillet, ensuring some oil is on top of the batter.

Bake in the oven for 30 minutes.

Check the cornbread with a toothpick to ensure it's done.

If needed, broil the cornbread for additional browning on top.

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