Description
Savory and comforting broccoli corn bars made with tender broccoli, sweet corn, cheddar cheese, and a soft golden crust. Perfect as a snack, side dish, or light meal.
Ingredients
- 2 cups broccoli florets, finely chopped
- 1 cup sweet corn kernels
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking pan.
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sauté the chopped broccoli for 3 to 4 minutes until slightly tender.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
- In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and melted butter.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Fold in the broccoli, corn, shredded cheddar cheese, and green onions.
- Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking pan.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until the top is golden and the center is set.
- Allow the bars to cool slightly before slicing into squares and serving warm.
Notes
- Frozen broccoli can be used if thawed and drained well.
- Fresh, canned, or frozen corn all work well in this recipe.
- Swap cheddar cheese with mozzarella or pepper jack for different flavors.
- Add cooked chicken or turkey bacon for extra protein.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 10 minutes for crisp edges.
- Use a gluten-free flour blend to make the recipe gluten-free.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
