Ideal Bite

I'm the first to admit I can be overly sentimental, sort of like a walking greeting card. Not sure if that explains my love of all things dairy, but this cheese-lover's recipe really made me melt. Not only because it combines two of my favorite things (easy-to-make baked goods and aforementioned cheese), but also because it ingeniously gets me an extra serving of veggies. And stay tuned for more deets on Hip Hip Puree's veggie treats in tomorrow's Chicago tip.

Cheesy Corn Bread
Serves 12

Ingredients (local or organic whenever possible):

• 1/2 cup Hip Hip Puree Rockin' Broccoli puree
• 1/2 cup Hip Hip Puree Jolly Cauliflower puree
• 1 small onion finely chopped (about 1/4 cup)
• 4 eggs beaten
• 1 stick butter or margarine, melted
• 1/3 cup cottage cheese
• 1/4 cup feta cheese
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp Tabasco
• 1/4 cup diced jalapeños
• 2 (8.5 oz) boxes Jiffy corn muffin mix

Directions:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Combine all ingredients in the order listed and mix well. Pour batter into greased 9x13-inch baking pan and bake for 18-22 minutes or until top is golden brown.

-City Editor Daisy…off to preheat…

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