Best 7 Skillet Zucchini Cornbread Recipes

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Indulge in the Southern charm of skillet zucchini cornbread, a delectable dish that harmonizes the flavors of sweet corn and tender zucchini in a crispy, golden-brown skillet. This delectable skillet cornbread is a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds and evoke memories of warm summer days. Each bite is an explosion of sweet and savory notes, perfectly complemented by the crunch of the skillet-cooked edges. The skillet zucchini cornbread is a versatile dish that can be served as a side to your favorite meal or as a standalone vegetarian main course.

The recipe collection features two enticing variations: a classic skillet zucchini cornbread and a tantalizing skillet zucchini cornbread with cheese. Both recipes showcase the natural sweetness of zucchini and corn, combined with the savory goodness of cornmeal, flour, and eggs. The classic skillet zucchini cornbread is a straightforward recipe that allows the flavors of the main ingredients to shine through. On the other hand, the skillet zucchini cornbread with cheese adds an extra layer of richness and gooey goodness that is sure to delight cheese enthusiasts.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

EASY ZUCCHINI CORN BREAD



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This light and fluffy zucchini corn bread is sweet and moist thanks to the addition of grated zucchini. Super easy to make and done in around 30 minutes!

Provided by Melissa Griffiths- Bless this Mess

Categories     Side

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup yellow cornmeal
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup milk
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
4 tablespoons butter, melted
2 cups zucchini, extra moisture removed

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and grease a 9-inch backing pan well, set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, add the corn meal, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Use a whisk to combine well.
  • Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and add the milk, eggs, and butter. Stir until just combined.
  • Add the zucchini and stir until just combined, don't over mix.
  • Add the batter to the prepared pan and place in the hot oven until the top is golden brown and a tooth pick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 30 minutes.
  • Let the cornbread cool for 5 minutes and then serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 207 calories, Sugar 8.7 g, Sodium 526.3 mg, Fat 6.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 31.4 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 4.9 g, Cholesterol 56 mg

ZUCCHINI CORNBREAD RECIPE



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This savory Zucchini cornbread is comfort food! Combining the last of summers bounty with the homey nurturing cornmeal. Perfect for embracing fall as the weather turns cooler here in the Pacific Northwest. This is a lovely accompaniment to soup for a cozy meal. I love the crunchy crust that develops from baking in a cast-iron skillet.

Provided by Tonia Schemmel

Categories     bread

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 18

10 oz (about 2 cups) grated zucchini
¼ teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter ( 4 ounces)
¾ cups cornmeal
1 ½ cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 ½ tablespoons fresh oregano, chopped (or 2 teaspoons dried)
2 teaspoons cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 cup sharp cheddar, grated ( divided)
2 eggs, room temperature preferably
½ cup buttermilk (or sub full fat plain yogurt)
1/8 cup maple syrup
½ cup corn kernels, fresh or frozen
2 green onions, finely chopped
½ - 1 jalapeño, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 F
  • In a 10" cast iron skillet, melt butter and set aside to cool.
  • In a small bowl, mix together grated zucchini and ¼ teaspoon of salt. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, oregano, cumin, paprika and 3/4 cup grated cheddar. Add the jalapeno, corn and scallions. Mix to combine well.
  • In a separate bowl beat the eggs, add buttermilk and maple syrup. Pour the cooled, melted butter from the cast iron pan into the egg mixture, a little at a time, whisking as you go. You will be baking the cornbread in the nicely buttered skillet, so don't clean it out! Brush sides with butter.
  • Place salted zucchini in a cheesecloth or clean dish towel and gently squeeze out the excess liquid.
  • Add the wet egg mixture to the flour/cornmeal mixture. Ever so gently fold in the zucchini mixing just to combine. It will be quite thick, more like dough than a batter. Carefully press into the skillet, smoothing just enough to even it out. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
  • Bake on the middle rack for 35-40 minutes, until deeply golden and puffed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 344 calories, Sugar 5.5 g, Sodium 531.3 mg, Fat 18.9 g, SaturatedFat 10.6 g, TransFat 0.1 g, Carbohydrate 35.2 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 9.6 g, Cholesterol 92.5 mg

ZUCCHINI CORNBREAD



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We Southerners love our corn bread, and this recipe's my favorite of all time! Thanks to my prolific garden, I always have more zucchini than I know what to do with. -Joyce Hawkins, Snellville, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 16-20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 eggs
3 cups shredded zucchini
1-1/2 cups 4% cottage cheese
1 cup butter, melted
2 cups cornmeal
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat eggs. Stir in the zucchini, cottage cheese and butter. Combine the dry ingredients; stir into zucchini mixture just until combined. Pour into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. , Bake at 400° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts :

CAST IRON SKILLET CORN BREAD



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This is a great recipe and tastes better, I find, when cooked in a cast iron skillet and served hot tableside. I have also served this recipe for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Whether with jam and butter or fried chicken on the side, there are rarely leftovers!

Provided by Alex Guarnaschelli

Time 55m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/4 cups coarsely ground cornmeal
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/3 cup whole milk
1 cup buttermilk
2 eggs, lightly beaten
8 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F and place a 9-inch cast iron skillet inside to heat while you make the batter.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, and baking soda. Whisk in the milk, buttermilk, and eggs. Whisk in almost all of the melted butter, reserving about 1 tablespoon for the skillet later on.
  • Carefully remove the hot skillet from the oven. Reduce oven temperature to 375 degrees F. Coat the bottom and sides of the hot skillet with the remaining butter. Pour the batter into the skillet and place it in the center of the oven. Bake until the center is firm and a cake tester or toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes. Allow to cool for 10 to 15 minutes and serve.

CORN ZUCCHINI SKILLET



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This dish is a summer favorite with fresh zucchini, yellow summer squash, and corn, smothered in gooey Cheddar cheese!

Provided by EcoCrafty

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash

Time 40m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 ears corn, husked and cleaned
1 tablespoon butter
1 onion, diced
3 small zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch slices
3 small yellow summer squash, cut into 1/4-inch slices
salt and pepper to taste
1 cup lightly packed shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Fill a saucepan with water, bring it to a boil, and boil the ears of corn until partially cooked, about 3 minutes. Plunge the ears of corn into ice water to chill, then cut the kernels off the cobs into a bowl.
  • Melt the butter in a large skillet with a lid over medium heat, and cook and stir the onion until translucent and beginning to brown, about 5 minutes. Stir in the corn; cook and stir until cooked through, about 5 minutes. Add the zucchini and yellow squash slices, and reduce the heat to medium-low. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the squash are tender and the liquid from the vegetables is cooked away, about 8 minutes.
  • Remove the lid, season the vegetables with salt and pepper, and sprinkle with Cheddar cheese. Place the lid back on the skillet, and turn off the heat. Allow the cheese to melt, and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 331.2 calories, Carbohydrate 32.6 g, Cholesterol 49.7 mg, Fat 17.9 g, Fiber 6.3 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 10.7 g, Sodium 291.9 mg, Sugar 10.9 g

ZUCCHINI CORNBREAD



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Provided by Sara Dickerman

Categories     Bread     Brunch     Side     Bake     Fourth of July     Picnic     Thanksgiving     Kid-Friendly     Graduation     Backyard BBQ     Zucchini     Fall     Summer     Family Reunion     Shower     Potluck     Buttermilk     Bon Appétit     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Makes 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter plus more for pan
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 large zucchini (about 10 ounces)
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 cup medium-grind cornmeal

Steps:

  • Position a rack in the middle of oven and preheat to 350°F. Butter a 9x5x3" loaf pan.
  • Melt 1/2 cup butter in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Continue cooking until butter solids at bottom of pan turn golden brown, about 3 minutes. Scrape butter into a medium bowl. Set aside and let cool. Whisk in eggs and buttermilk.
  • Trim zucchini ends. Thinly slice five 1/8" rounds from 1 end of zucchini and reserve for garnish. Coarsely grate remaining zucchini. Add to bowl with butter mixture and stir until well blended.
  • Sift both flours, sugar, baking powder, salt, and baking soda into a large bowl. Whisk in cornmeal. Add zucchini mixture; fold just to blend (mixture will be very thick). Transfer batter to prepared pan and smooth top. Place reserved zucchini slices atop batter down center in a single layer.
  • Bake bread until golden and a tester inserted into center comes out clean, 55-65 minutes. Let cool in pan 10 minutes. Remove from pan; let cool completely on a wire rack. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.

ZUCCHINI CORNBREAD



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Another way to use that summer zucchini squash.

Provided by Judy McAllister

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Zucchini Bread Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup coarsely chopped zucchini
1 cup milk
½ cup chopped onion
2 eggs
¼ cup vegetable oil
1 ¼ cups cornmeal
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons white sugar
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a 10-inch cast-iron skillet, and place it into the oven while it preheats.
  • Place the zucchini, milk, onion, eggs, and vegetable oil into a blender, and pulse 5 to 8 times, until thoroughly mixed and the zucchini and onion have been chopped into very small pieces.
  • Mix together the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Pour the zucchini mixture into the cornmeal mixture, stirring to combine, and gently mix in the Cheddar cheese.
  • Carefully pour the batter into the hot greased skillet, smooth it out with a spoon, and bake until the cornbread is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 306.7 calories, Carbohydrate 36 g, Cholesterol 63.8 mg, Fat 13.9 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 9.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 656 mg, Sugar 5.8 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right zucchini: Look for small, tender zucchini that are free of blemishes. Avoid large, old zucchini, as they can be tough and watery.
  • Grate the zucchini coarsely: This will help it distribute evenly throughout the cornbread and prevent it from becoming too mushy.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing can make the cornbread tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Use a well-seasoned skillet: This will help prevent the cornbread from sticking. If you don't have a well-seasoned skillet, grease it liberally with butter or cooking spray.
  • Cook the cornbread over medium heat: This will help it cook evenly without burning.
  • Don't flip the cornbread too soon: Wait until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean before flipping.
  • Serve the cornbread warm: Cornbread is best served warm, so enjoy it right out of the oven.

Conclusion:

Skillet zucchini cornbread is a delicious and versatile side dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. The addition of zucchini adds a moist, tender texture and a subtle sweetness to the cornbread. With its crispy crust and fluffy interior, this skillet zucchini cornbread is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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