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Layered Cornbread Casserole

This hearty, filling casserole is full of flavor! Layers of cornbread, cheese, chicken or turkey and veggies combine to create a crowd pleasing meal that everyone loves!
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 482kcal

Ingredients

  • ½ Cup Melted Butter
  • 1 ¼ Cups Corn Meal + 2 Tbsp.
  • 1 ½ Cup Whole Milk
  • 1 Can Cream Corn
  • 3 Eggs
  • ¾ tsp. Baking Soda
  • 2 tsp. Salt
  • 8 oz. Shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • 3 Cups Cooked Chicken or Turkey
  • ¼ Cup Chopped Fresh Cilantro
  • ¼- ½ Cups Pickled Jalapenos
  • ½ Cup Diced Red Peppers
  • 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
  • Salsa & Sour Cream

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350
  • Butter a 13x9 inch pan or 3 qt. casserole dish. Use 2 tbsp.
    corn meal to flour the inside of the pan.
  • Heat olive oil in the bottom of a skillet over medium heat,
    add in red peppers and sauté for about 10 minutes, or until softened.
  • Whisk together melted butter, milk, cream
    corn, eggs baking soda and salt in a large bowl until well mixed.
  • Gradually add in cornmeal and stir until well incorporated.
  • Reserve 1 ½ cups of the corn meal mixture and set aside.
  • Pour the remaining corn meal batter into the
    bottom of your prepared pan.
  • Sprinkle the shredded chicken evenly across the cornmeal layer. Layer
    the shredded cheese evenly across the chicken.
  • Sprinkle cilantro and cooked red peppers across the cheese.
    Lay jalapenos across the top using as many as you’d like to adjust the level of
    spice.
  • Pour the remaining batter across the top. The toppings will
    show through, spread it as evenly as possible.
  • Place in the oven for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick
    inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Serve warm topped with salsa and sour cream if desired.


Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 482kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 197mg | Sodium: 1295mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g