Broccolified Cornbread

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2. 2
   Grease a 9 inch cake pan.
3. 3
   Bring an inch of water to a boil in a large saucepan.
4. 4
   Place broccoli in pan and cover.
5. 5
   Steam until tender, about 5 minutes.
6. 6
   Drain, and rinse with cold water until cold; squeeze out excess water.
7. 7
   Combine melted butter, cottage cheese, egg, milk, and steamed broccoli in a large bowl.
8. 8
   In a separate large bowl, stir together the cornmeal, baking soda, and salt.
9. 9
   Make a depression in the middle of the dry ingredients; spoon in broccoli mixture.
10. 10
    Stir until well combined.
11. 11
    Spoon into prepared pan.
12. 12
    Bake until a knife inserted into the center of the pan comes out clean, about 20 minutes.
13. 13
    Loosen edges of cooked cornbread with a knife.
14. 14
    Cut into wedges to serve.