Cheesy Corn Bread - Mark Bittman

The basic cornbread recipe, I used, is from Mark Bittman but I expanded upon it by turning it, into a glorious cheesy broccoli quick bread.  Cornbread is an easy dish to make and with a salad, is fulfilling.  Of course, it can be served with a meal, or for breakfast.  Also, as Mr. Bittman demonstrates, the variations seem endless.

Cheesy  Cornbread:  (Adapted from Mark Bittman)  (gluten-free)

Ingredients:

  • 4 tablespoons  olive oil

  • 1 1/2 cups cornmeal

  • 1/2 cup brown rice flour mixture

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1/4 to 1/2 cup sugar

  • 2 eggs

  • 1 1/4 cups milk, more if needed

  • 2 sautéed shallots

  • 10 ounces frozen broccoli

  • 1 cup shredded cheese  (Monterey Jack)

Method:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.  In small skillet, with one tablespoon of oil, cook shallots for 4 minutes.

Meanwhile, combine dry ingredients in a bowl. Mix eggs into milk, then stir this mixture into dry ingredients, combining with a few swift strokes. If mixture seems dry, add another tablespoon or two of milk.

Add broccoli, shallots and cheese to batter.

Pour batter into 8 inch square baking pan and smooth out top.  Bake about 30 minutes, until top is lightly browned and sides have pulled away from pan; a toothpick inserted into center will come out clean. Serve hot or warm.

This is a delicious corn bread and fun to play around with.  I have visions of variations, for the future.

Comments

  1. TorviewtorontoSeptember 10, 2011 at 11:28 PM

    lovely corn bread looks wonderful with the cheese

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  3. laxsupermomSeptember 11, 2011 at 9:33 AM

    I've never used broccoli in my corn bread before, what an intriguing idea. Thanks for sharing.

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  4. Becky McNeerSeptember 12, 2011 at 9:13 AM

    Thank you for linking this to SSS! Gluten-free!!! Hooray!!!

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  5. Becky McNeerSeptember 12, 2011 at 9:14 AM

    New follower too! Love your blog!

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  6. April J HarrisSeptember 15, 2011 at 4:30 PM

    I love cornbread, but I have never had it with broccoli and shallots. This recipe sounds fantastic! Thank you so much for sharing it with the Gallery of Favorites.

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  7. 4SistersSeptember 16, 2011 at 9:55 PM

    What an interesting version! My kids love corn bread, I wonder if they'd go for this? Thanks for sharing at Seasonal Inspiration, stop by and join us again tomorrow!

    Becca @ Crumbs and Chaos
    www.crumbsandchaos.blogspot.com

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