Description
This Cornbread Sausage Casserole combines savory sausage, sweet cornbread, melty cheese, and colorful peppers to create the ultimate cozy meal perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dinner. It's easy to make, full of flavor, and sure to be a family favorite.
Ingredients
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Sausage Mixture
- 1 pound ground pork breakfast sausage
- 1/2 cup diced yellow onion (about 1 small)
- 1/2 cup finely diced red pepper (about 1 small)
- 2 diced jalapeño peppers (or 1/4 cup finely diced green pepper for less spice)
Cornbread Batter
- 1 (16-oz) box cornbread mix
- 1 (15-oz) can cream-style corn
- 2/3 cup water (or 1/3 cup water plus 1/3 cup buttermilk for richer flavor)
- 1 (8-oz) package shredded Cheddar-Monterey Jack cheese
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F and lightly grease an 11"x7" baking pan to prevent sticking.
- Cook Sausage and Vegetables: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground pork breakfast sausage until it starts to brown. Add the diced yellow onion, red pepper, and jalapeño (or green pepper), cooking for 4-5 minutes until the vegetables soften and the sausage is fully browned. Drain any excess fat and set aside.
- Make Cornbread Batter: In a mixing bowl, combine the cornbread mix, cream-style corn, and water (or water and buttermilk) until just blended to form the batter.
- Assemble Casserole: Spread a half-inch layer of the cornbread batter evenly in the prepared baking pan. Evenly layer the cooked sausage mixture over the batter, then sprinkle with shredded Cheddar-Monterey Jack cheese. Finally, top the casserole with the remaining cornbread batter.
- Bake: Place the casserole into the preheated oven and bake uncovered for 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the cornbread portion comes out clean and the top is golden brown.
- Rest and Serve: Let the casserole stand for 10 minutes after baking to firm up before slicing and serving warm.
Notes
- For a less spicy version, substitute jalapeño peppers with finely diced green bell pepper.
- Using buttermilk in place of part of the water adds richness to the cornbread batter.
- Make sure to drain the cooked sausage mixture well to avoid a soggy casserole.
- This casserole works great for breakfast, brunch, or a comforting dinner option.
- You can add extra veggies like corn kernels or diced tomatoes for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 39 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
