A golden-brown, slightly crumbly cornbread, cut open to reveal a burst of vibrant green spinach and bits of white feta cheese. A slice of this bread on a rustic wooden board, slightly tilted to showcase the beautiful filling, while the main loaf sits nearby, steam still wafting from the cut.

Spinach and Feta Stuffed Cornbread

Name: Spinach and Feta Stuffed Cornbread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: Spinach, 3 packed cups roughly chopped; Feta Cheese, 1 cup crumbled; Buttermilk Cornbread Mix, 1 box (about 14.6 oz); Eggs, 2; Whole Milk, 1 cup; Unsalted butter, 4 tbsp melted; Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 2 tbsp; Garlic, 2 cloves minced; Red Chili Flakes, a pinch (optional); Salt, 1 tsp or to taste; Black Pepper, 1/2 tsp or to taste

Category Brunch

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 30 minutes

Style American

Technique Baking

Diet Friendly Vegetarian

Daily Recipe: February 20, 2024

This recipe offers a delightful fusion of warm, hearty, and nutritious ingredients for a cold day. The star of our dish, spinach, will bring a vibrant pop of color and load of nutrients, merging seamlessly with familiar flavors of American cuisine.

Ingredients (for 4)

Spinach - 3 packed cups - roughly chopped
Feta cheese - 1 cup - crumbled
Buttermilk cornbread mix - 1 box (about 14.6 oz)
Eggs - 2
Whole milk - 1 cup
Unsalted butter - 4 tbsp - melted
Extra virgin olive oil - 2 tbsp
Garlic - 2 cloves - minced
Red chili flakes - a pinch - (optional)
Salt - 1 tsp - or to taste
Black pepper - 1/2 tsp - or to taste

Preparation

Step 1 - 🌡️🔥🍳

Preheat your oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9-inch round or square baking dish.
Step 2 - 🍳🌿🌶️

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and add the minced garlic and a pinch of red chili flakes. Sauté until they become aromatic. Add the chopped spinach and sauté until wilted. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Step 3 - 🥘💦🥚

In a mixing bowl, combine the buttermilk cornbread mix, eggs, milk, and melted butter. Stir them well until they are combined.
Step 4 - 🥘🧀👩‍🍳

Pour half of the cornbread mix into the greased baking dish. Spread the sautéed spinach evenly on top of the cornbread batter. Add the crumbled feta cheese on top of the spinach. Finally, pour the remaining cornbread batter on top, using a spatula to spread it evenly.
Step 5 - 🥘⌛🍴

Bake for 25-30 minutes. Check for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center of the dish. If it comes out clean, the dish is done. Allow it to cool for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

Additional

This bread is wonderful on its own, but you can also serve it with a simple tomato soup or a green salad for a satisfying meal. The kids would love to get involved in the filling part, make sure the spinach is cool before they participate. If you want to make it vegan, use a cornbread mix that is vegan-friendly and replace the feta with a vegan cheese, delicious!