Bacon, Zucchini, and Cornbread Bake

Name: Bacon, Zucchini, and Cornbread Bake
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 25 min
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 6 slices bacon; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped; 1/2 green bell pepper, chopped; 3 celery ribs, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 (6 ounce) package cornbread stuffing mix (Stove Top); 1 cup milk; 3 large zucchini, shredded; 1 large egg, beaten; 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Submitted by ratherbeswimmin

"From Southern Living."

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Ready In:: 1hr 25mins
Ingredients:: 11
Serves:: 8

ingredients

6 slices bacon
1 medium onion, chopped
¹⁄₂ red bell pepper, chopped
¹⁄₂ green bell pepper, chopped
3 celery ribs, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (6 ounce) package cornbread stuffing mix (Stove Top)
1 cup milk
3 large zucchini, shredded
1 large egg, beaten
¹⁄₂ cup shredded cheddar cheese

directions

Fry bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp; transfer bacon to a paper towel lined plate to drain; crumble bacon and set aside.
Discard all but 2 teaspoons bacon drippings from skillet.
Sauté onion and next 4 ingredients in bacon drippings over medium-high heat until tender.
In a large bowl, stir together stuffing mix, seasoning packet, and milk; let stand for 10 minutes.
Stir bacon, sautéed vegetables, zucchini, and egg into cornbread mixture until well combined.
Transfer mixture to a lightly greased 11x7 8inch baking dish.
Bake in a 350°F oven for 30 minutes; sprinkle cheese evenly over the top.
Cover and bake for 20 more minutes.