Sausage Veggie Cornbread Casserole
Hearty, wholesome, and packed with vibrant flavor, this Sausage Veggie Cornbread Casserole is the ultimate comfort food with a healthy twist. Featuring savory ground breakfast sausage, a medley of fresh vegetables like bell peppers, zucchini, and sweet corn, and a golden cornbread topping infused with cheddar cheese, this casserole strikes the perfect balance of indulgence and nutrition. Seasoned with garlic, paprika, and black pepper for a flavorful punch, this one-dish meal is quick to prep and loaded with texture and taste. Perfect for weeknight dinners or family gatherings, it’s an easy, crowd-pleasing recipe that’s ready in under an hour! Serve it warm, garnished with fresh parsley, for a meal that’s as inviting as it is delicious. Keywords: sausage casserole, cornbread casserole, veggie-packed dish, comfort food recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground breakfast sausage
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 bell peppers, diced (any color)
- 1 medium zucchini, diced
- 1 cup corn kernels, fresh or frozen
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground paprika
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
- 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 box (about 8.5 ounces) cornbread mix
- 0.75 cup milk (as required by cornbread mix)
- 1 egg (as required by cornbread mix)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground sausage, breaking it into crumbles, until browned and fully cooked through. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess grease.
In the same skillet, sauté the diced onion, bell peppers, and zucchini for 5-7 minutes, or until softened. Add the corn kernels, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and paprika, and cook for an additional 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked sausage, sautéed vegetables, and 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese. Stir until evenly mixed.
In another bowl, prepare the cornbread mix according to the instructions on the package, typically by combining the cornbread mix with milk and an egg. Do not overmix; stir just until combined.
Spread the sausage and vegetable mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish. Pour the cornbread batter over the top and gently spread it out to cover the mixture completely.
Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the top of the casserole.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cornbread is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley if desired.
Serve warm and enjoy your Sausage Veggie Cornbread Casserole!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3641 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 217.5 g | 279% | |
| Saturated Fat | 90.0 g | 450% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 700 mg | 233% | |
| Sodium | 9673 mg | 421% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 281.9 g | 103% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.3 g | 69% | |
| Total Sugars | 87.5 g | ||
| Protein | 139.4 g | 279% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.9 mcg | 14% | |
| Calcium | 2198 mg | 169% | |
| Iron | 13.4 mg | 74% | |
| Potassium | 3500 mg | 74% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
