SQUASH CORNBREAD

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Enjoy the fresh flavor of summer squash with this moist and hearty cornbread. This is good enough to eat by itself! -Marlene A. Huffstetler, Chapin, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

5 medium yellow summer squash (about 2 pounds), chopped
2 packages (8-1/2 ounces each) cornbread/muffin mix
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
2/3 cup 4% cottage cheese
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

Place squash in a steamer basket; place in a large saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 3-5 minutes or until tender. Drain and squeeze dry., In a large bowl, combine cornbread mixes and eggs. Fold in the squash, cheeses, onion, salt and pepper. , Pour into two 8-in. square baking pans coated with cooking spray. Bake at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. , Serve warm or cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. Wrap in foil and freeze for up to 3 months., To use frozen bread: Thaw at room temperature. Serve warm. ,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 116 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 44mg cholesterol, Sodium 242mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.