Mediterranean Broccoli Cheese Cornbread
A savory, moist cornbread packed with broccoli, feta, herbs, and Mediterranean flavors—perfect as a side or light meal.
🕒 Prep Time: 10 minutes
🔥 Bake Time: 25–30 minutes
🍽 Servings: 6–8
🌿 Diet: Vegetarian
🛒 Ingredients
Dry Ingredients:
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1 cup cornmeal
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1 cup all-purpose flour (or whole wheat)
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1 tbsp baking powder
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½ tsp baking soda
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½ tsp salt
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½ tsp black pepper
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1 tsp dried oregano
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½ tsp dried thyme
Wet Ingredients:
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2 large eggs
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1 cup milk (or almond milk)
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⅓ cup olive oil
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2 tbsp honey or sugar (optional, for slight sweetness)
Add-ins:
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1 cup finely chopped broccoli (lightly steamed)
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¾ cup feta cheese, crumbled
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½ cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar
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2 tbsp sun-dried tomatoes, finely chopped (optional)
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2 tbsp black olives, chopped (optional)
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2 tbsp fresh parsley or basil, chopped
👩🍳 Instructions
Step 1: Prep
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Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
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Grease or line an 8×8-inch baking dish.
Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients
In a bowl, whisk:
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Cornmeal
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Flour
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Baking powder
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Baking soda
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Salt
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Pepper
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Oregano
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Thyme
Step 3: Mix Wet Ingredients
In another bowl, whisk:
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Eggs
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Milk
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Olive oil
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Honey or sugar
Step 4: Combine
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Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients.
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Mix gently until just combined.
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Fold in broccoli, cheeses, sun-dried tomatoes, olives, and herbs.
Step 5: Bake
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Pour batter into baking dish.
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Bake for 25–30 minutes or until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
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Cool slightly before slicing.
🍽 Serving Ideas
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Serve warm with Greek yogurt or tzatziki
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Pair with soup or salad
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Enjoy as breakfast or snack
❓ Q & A
Q1: Can I use frozen broccoli?
Yes! Thaw it completely and squeeze out extra water before adding.
Q2: Which cheese works best?
Feta gives Mediterranean flavor, but mozzarella, cheddar, or halloumi also work well.
Q3: Can I make it gluten-free?
Yes—use gluten-free all-purpose flour or almond flour.
Q4: Can I make it without eggs?
Yes! Replace each egg with:
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1 tbsp flaxseed + 3 tbsp water (let sit 5 minutes)
Q5: How do I store it?
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Fridge: Up to 4 days (airtight container)
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Freezer: Up to 2 months
Q6: Is this healthy?
Yes! It’s high in fiber, protein, and healthy fats—great for balanced eating.
Q7: Can I make it spicy?
Add chili flakes or chopped jalapeños for heat.