"We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Boxed cornbread mix takes the guesswork out of measuring and provides the cornmeal, flour, sugar, and leavening agent that non-bakers might not have in their pantry. It's also begging to be elevated with novel and exciting ingredient mix-ins. And one mix-in that'll serve as both a flavor and texture enhancement for boxed cornbread is cottage cheese."
"Once scorned as diet food, cottage cheese has become quite trendy amongst health enthusiasts because it's high in protein and low in fat while still being rich and creamy. In the case of cornbread, cottage cheese's high protein content will make for an especially hearty and filling dish. But its water content is the real boon to cornbread. The coarse and grainy cornmeal and flour blend has a tendency to dry out and crumble."
"If you're worried about the lumpy consistency of cottage cheese, rest assured that the small curds will melt into the batter as it bakes. Any curds that don't melt will provide little pockets of cheesy, creamy goodness to complement the coarse crumb and sweet earthiness of the cornmeal. Simply add a cup of cottage cheese to your favorite boxed cornbread brand, along with wet ingredients like milk and eggs."
Cottage cheese improves boxed cornbread by adding moisture, protein, and creaminess without overpowering corn flavor. Its water content prevents the coarse cornmeal and flour blend from drying out and crumbling, producing a moist, tender crumb. The high protein makes the cornbread heartier and more filling. Small curds mostly melt into the batter while any remaining curds create pockets of cheesy creaminess. A recommended method is to add one cup of cottage cheese along with standard wet ingredients like milk and eggs. Additional enhancements include using oil or bacon fat and adding creamed corn for extra moisture and flavor.
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