Description
A comforting cornbread casserole combining sweet corn, savory vegetables, and creamy cheese, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
- Cornbread Mix
- Creamed Corn
- Sour Cream or Greek Yogurt
- Shredded Cheese (Cheddar, Monterey Jack, or Pepper Jack)
- Sautéed Onions
- Diced Bell Peppers
- Eggs
- Optional Add-Ins: Cooked Bacon, Sautéed Mushrooms, Green Chiles
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a skillet, heat some oil over medium heat. Add diced onions and bell peppers, cooking until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cornbread mix, creamed corn, sour cream (or yogurt), and eggs. Stir until just combined.
- Fold in the sautéed vegetables and shredded cheese.
- Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and pour the mixture in, spreading it evenly.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool for 10-15 minutes before serving.
- Slice and serve warm, optionally drizzling with honey or melted butter.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, use flaxseed or chia seed instead of eggs. Don’t fret about missing ingredients; substitutions can work beautifully.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: cornbread, casserole, side dish, comfort food, vegetarian