Zucchini Spoon Bread

Delightfully creamy and bursting with flavor, Zucchini Spoon Bread is the ultimate comfort food side dish with a healthy twist! This recipe combines the earthy sweetness of fresh zucchini with the rich savoriness of sharp cheddar cheese and the subtle crunch of cornmeal to create a tender, spoonable dish that’s as cozy as it is versatile. Thanks to its fluffy soufflé-like texture, this baked delight is perfect as a side for summer barbecues or holiday gatherings. The simple preparation—featuring pantry staples like cornmeal, flour, and milk—makes it accessible for home cooks of all levels. Packed with nutrients from zucchini and infused with the aromatic flavor of scallions, this golden oven-baked dish is the perfect complement to your favorite mains. Serve it warm, and watch it disappear from the table!

Nutriscore Rating: 56/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 cups (shredded) zucchini
• 1 cup cornmeal
• 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 1 cup whole milk
• 2 large eggs
• 4 tablespoons (melted) unsalted butter
• 1 cup (shredded) sharp cheddar cheese
• 2 tablespoons (chopped) scallions

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9-inch square baking dish or a similar-sized casserole dish with butter or non-stick spray.

Step 2

Place the shredded zucchini in a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth and squeeze out as much excess moisture as possible. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, pepper, and sugar until evenly combined.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, and melted butter until smooth.

Step 5

Slowly pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 6

Fold the squeezed zucchini, shredded cheddar cheese, and chopped scallions into the batter until evenly distributed.

Step 7

Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly with a spatula.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Step 9

Remove the dish from the oven and let it cool for about 10 minutes before serving. The texture will be soft and spoonable, like a cross between cornbread and a soufflé.

Step 10

Serve warm as a side dish and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1114.9 grams (1114.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2275

Total Fat 110.90g	142%
Saturated Fat 61.10g	306%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.50g
Cholesterol 646mg	215%
Sodium 6366mg	277%
Total Carbohydrate 263.10g	96%
Dietary Fiber 19.10g	68%
Total Sugars 47.00g
Protein 72.90g	146%

Vitamin D 189IU	947%
Calcium 1244mg	96%
Iron 11mg	62%
Potassium 1556mg	33%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 42.6%

Protein: 12.5%

Carbs: 44.9%