Bonappetit.com describes this as “zucchini-flecked cornbread that walks the delicious line between sweet and savory.” If you don’t care for cornbread that is dry and crumbly - you might want to adopt this version. If the flecks of green concern you - just imagine them as flecks of green chilies. Great with chili & a salad.
My ward Relief Society has a tradition of holding a Chili/Cornbread/Cobbler Cook-off every fall. It was perfect timing last night - as the evenings are just beginning to get chilly - which is my first tip-off that Fall is around the corner. There were 8 different versions of both chili and cornbread, and a variety of cobblers also.
I decided to look for a completely different version of cornbread - as I’ve tried a few that were all great. Check them out (click on the titles...)
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| Blue-Bottom Cornbread |
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| Autumn Swirl Cornbread |
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| Corn “Cake” |
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| Punkin’ Cornbread |
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| Never Dry Cornbread |
This cornbread however, can take on whatever flavor you have in mind - sweet OR savory. It all depends on what you enjoy it with - salty butter, sweet honeybutter, and my latest favorite “strawberry butter” (a mixture of softened butter and homemade strawberry freezer jam).
If you’re looking for more of a savory bread - add jalapenos, corn, chives, parsley, and even cheddar or mexican blend cheese. The original recipe calls for part whole wheat flour, which I didn’t use - but would add even more crunch and a hearty flavor.
When you think about adding zucchini - it makes sense. This (and other squash) add moisture and improve texture in whatever they are added to. (If you could just make that tell-tale green skin a little less visible...)
The original recipe directs you to do more than melt the butter - you cook it until the butter solids turn brown - which adds a nutty flavor. If you want your cornbread more sweet, you could eliminate that step. You could also sprinkle the top with turbinado (coarse) sugar for more crunch and sweetness.
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