Layered Cornbread Casserole

A glass plate with yellow cornbread, peppers, and chicken with the white casserole dish behind the plate.

Layered Cornbread Casserole

Comfort food at its finest, a delicious chicken cornbread casserole is a delicious dinner for a cozy weeknight meal. A great addition for a potluck dinner. A zesty meal with a slight kick from jalapenos.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword cornbread casserole, cornbread casserole from scratch, leftover chicken or turkey cornbread casserole

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 45

Total Time 1

Servings servings

Calories 513kcal

Author Eileen Kelly

Equipment

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9x13 inch casserole dish
Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls
Measuring Spoons and Cups
Cast Iron Skillet
Wooden Spoon

Ingredients

½ cup unsalted butter, melted
1 ¼ cup yellow corn meal + 2 Tablespoons
1 ½ cup whole milk
1 (14.75) ounce can, cream corn
3 large eggs
¾ teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoon salt
8 ounce cheddar cheese, shredded
3 cups cooked chicken or turkey
¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
¼ - ½ cup pickled jalapenos
½ cup red pepper, diced
1 Tablespoon olive oil
salsa, optional garnish
sour cream, optional garnish

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 13" x 9" inch pan or 3 quart casserole dish.
Use 2 Tablespoons of the cornmeal 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.
In a large mixing bowl whisk together melted butter, milk, cream corn, eggs baking soda, and salt until well mixed
Mix in remaining cornmeal. Stir until well incorporated.
Pour all but 1 ½ cups of the cornmeal mixture into the bottom of your prepared pan.
Sprinkle the shredded chicken ( or turkey) evenly across the top
Layer the shredded cheese over the chicken evenly.
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 cornmeal 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.

Notes

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