A LITTLE DIFFERENT BROCCOLI CORNBREAD

A Little Different Broccoli Cornbread image

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.

Provided by highcotton

Time 55m

Yield 1 pan, 9-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 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)
2 (8 1/2 ounce) packages Jiffy corn muffin mix
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped broccoli, thawed
1 small onion, chopped
10 ounces ricotta cheese
4 eggs
cheddar cheese, grated, to taste (can use mild, medium, sharp or a combo)

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 505.2, Fat 33.5, SaturatedFat 18.1, Cholesterol 154.7, Sodium 685.4, Carbohydrate 40.7, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 11.8, Protein 11.4