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Cornbread Casserole
Cornbread casserole is a creamy, sweet and savory dish. Make this Tex Mex-style cornbread pudding for a weeknight or holiday side dish!
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 241 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American , Tex-Mex
Ingredients
- 6 cups corn (See Note 1)
- 4 green onions (See Note 2)
- 1 tsp vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 Jalapeño (See Note 3)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 cups milk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsp butter melted
- 1/2 cup all purpose flour
- 1/3 cup chopped cilantro
Garnish
- 1/3 cup crumbled cotija cheese or queso fresco
- chili seasoning
- green onion (see above, Note 2)
Instructions
- Coat a 9x13" casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
- If using frozen corn, allow to come to room temperature. A quick pan fry in some oil to char the kernels is optional. If using fresh corn, grill for 12 minutes on all sides until slightly charred all over OR place on a foil lined baking sheet and broil for 12 minutes, turning on all sides until slightly charred all over. Remove from oven and turn oven temperature to 350°F.
- Allow to cool enough to handle and cut kernels from cob. Discard cobs. You should have 6 cups total. Divide into two bowls; 2 cups in one bowl and 4 cups in the other.
- Add oil to a skillet over medium heat. When oil is hot, quickly sauté the white part of the green onion, diced jalapeño, salt, pepper and cumin. After a minute, add garlic and sauté a minute more. Set aside.
- To a blender, add 2 cups corn, milk and melted butter. Blend on high speed for 30 seconds. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk the 2 eggs. Pour blended corn milk mixture and sauteed onion mixture into the bowl. Add remaining 4 cups corn, flour and cilantro to the bowl and mix thoroughly to combine.
- Pour corn pudding mixture into greased casserole dish. Bake at 350°F for 40 minutes. Remove cornbread pudding from oven and allow to rest 5 minutes.
- Sprinkle with crumbled cheese, chopped green onion tops, and chili seasoning before serving.
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Notes
- You will need 6 cups of corn kernels total. 10 ears of fresh corn should produce this amount. If fresh corn is not available, 6 cups of frozen corn can be substituted.
- Slice the white and green part of the green onion, keep them separate and set aside.
- Seed and diced the jalapeño or substitute 3 tablespoons of diced pickled jalapeño rings.
Nutrition Information
Calories
241kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
35g
(12%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
66mg
(22%)
Sodium
432mg
(18%)
Potassium
397mg
(11%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
711IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
122mg
(12%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 241
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 241kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 66mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 432mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 397mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 711IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 122mg | 12% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.