Recipe

Ham, zucchini and corn loaf

May 27, 2013 2:00pm
  • 20 mins preparation
  • 45 mins cooking
  • Serves 10
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Ingredients

Ham, zucchini and corn loaf
  • 1 1/2 cup self-raising flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup polenta, plus 2 teaspoons extra
  • 1 cup grated tasty cheese
  • 1 1/2 cup finely grated zucchini
  • 125 gram can corn kernels, drained
  • 1 green onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 eggs, at room temperature
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 125 gram butter, melted
  • 100 gram shaved ham

Method

Ham,zucchini and corn loaf
  • 1
    Preheat oven to 180°C (160°C fan-forced). Grease and line base of a 21cm x 10cm (base measurement) loaf pan.
  • 2
    Sift flour, baking powder and salt into a large bowl. Add polenta, cheese, zucchini, corn and onion. Make a well in the centre of mixture. Whisk eggs, milk and butter in a medium jug; pour into flour mixture. Using a large spoon, gently fold together until just combined.
  • 3
    Spoon half the mixture into prepared pan; top with ham. Spoon remaining muffin mixture over ham. Sprinkle with extra polenta. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a skewer inserted at centre comes out clean. Stand in pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool. Cut into slices to serve.

Notes

This recipe replaces 1/2 cup of flour with polenta. You will need about 1 large zucchini.

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