A Little Different Broccoli Cornbread

Total Time: 55 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter (most recipes only call for 1/2 cup, so i'm sure you could cut it down if that much fat makes you que) or 1 cup margarine (most recipes only call for 1, so i'm sure you could cut it down if that much fat makes you queasy)
• 2 (8 1/2 ounce) packages jiffy corn muffin mix
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped broccoli, thawed
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 10 ounces ricotta cheese
• 4 eggs
• cheddar cheese, grated, to taste (can use mild, medium, sharp or a combo)

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 375 degrees f.
• 2 place stick(s) of butter or margarine in casserole dish; heat in oven just until melted.
• 3 remove dish from oven and carefully tilt so that sides are coated. (wear protective gloves and be careful!).
• 4 in a large mixing bowl, combine cornbread mix, broccoli, onion, ricotta and eggs; stir well to mix.
• 5 add approximately 1/2 cup grated cheese, stirring well again.
• 6 pour mixture into buttered baking dish, using a spatula to distributed evenly; bake for 30 minutes.
• 7 remove from oven and sprinkle with additional cheese, to taste; return to oven for 10-15 minutes, until cornbread is done and cheese has melted.
• 8 cut into squares and serve immediately.