Best 7 Cajun Cornbread Casserole Recipes

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Cajun cornbread casserole is a delectable dish that combines the flavors of the Deep South with the comfort of a classic casserole. This hearty and flavorful dish features a crispy cornbread crust, a creamy filling made with corn, bell peppers, and onions, and a savory blend of Cajun spices. Whether you're a fan of Southern cuisine or simply looking for a delicious and easy-to-make casserole, this recipe is sure to become a favorite.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

CAJUN CORNBREAD



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This is an awesome seafood cornbread, though it almost comes out like a casserole. It has so many ingredients it doesnt firm up quite as hard as cornbread usually.

Provided by southernmojo

Categories     Breads

Time 1h15m

Yield 1 pan, 28 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup yellow cornmeal
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 tablespoons sugar
1 cup milk
1 egg
1/4 cup canola oil
1 onion, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1 green bell pepper, cored and chopped
1 (15 ounce) can cream-style corn
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/3 cup chopped green onion
2 tablespoons chopped canned jalapeno slices
2 cups combination seafood (crawfish tails, small cooked and peeled shrimp, or claw crabmeat)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • In a large bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, baking soda and sugar.
  • In another bowl, mix together milk, egg, and oil.
  • Add onion, salt, green pepper, corn, cheese, green onion, and jalapeno to milk mixture, combining well. Stir into flour mixture. Then gently stir in seafood.
  • Transfer mixture to 13x9x2 pan coated with non-stick cooking spray. Bake 55 to 60 minutes or until golden brown and knife inserted into center comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 82.8, Fat 4, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 12.1, Sodium 190.5, Carbohydrate 9.8, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 1.8, Protein 2.5

CAJUN CORN CASSEROLE



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I got this recipe from a relative and do not know where they got it or when. To give it a little more "flair" you can add in a few shakes of Louisiana Hot Sauce. Add salt to suit your taste. Good, quick, and simple.

Provided by Bayou Andy

Categories     Corn

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup uncooked rice
1/2 cup butter
1 medium onion, chopped
1 bell pepper, chopped
3 stalks celery, chopped
2 jalapeno peppers, chopped
2 (14 ounce) cans creamed corn
1/2 cup grated Velveeta cheese
1/2 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Cook rice with a little butter and salt added.
  • Saute onion, bell pepper, and celery in one stick of butter.
  • Combine rice, 2 cans corn, sauted vegetables, and jalapeno peppers.
  • Place in buttered casserole dish.
  • Mix in velveeta and 1/4 cup of cheddar.
  • Sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup of cheddar on top.
  • Bake at 350 degrees.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 614.5, Fat 29.1, SaturatedFat 17.8, Cholesterol 75.8, Sodium 890.3, Carbohydrate 83.3, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 9.7, Protein 11.5

CAJUN CORN PUDDING



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Provided by Food Network

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 to 10 (4-ounce) servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

Butter, for baking dish
1/4 cup fine breadcrumbs
4 ears sweet corn
2 tablespoons olive oil
Sea salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
6 slices bacon chopped
3/4 cup diced onions
3/4 cup diced bell pepper
2 cups heavy cream
1 cup milk
5 eggs
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup cornmeal
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons freshly ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Butter the bottom and sides of a 3-quart baking dish, and sprinkle the breadcrumbs evenly to coat the bottom and side of the dish.
  • Cut the corn off the cob in a large bowl then scrape the cob across the bowl a second time to release all the corn milk, and then set aside.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, add corn, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and cayenne. Saute for 2 to 3 minutes. Add bacon and saute until crisp. Add onions and bell peppers, cook until barely tender, then remove from heat.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the cream, milk, eggs, Parmesan, cornmeal, sugar, pepper and nutmeg until frothy. Add the corn mixture and stir to combine. Pour into the prepared baking dish and bake 35 to 40 minutes, until firm. Serve hot from the oven.

CAJUN CORNBREAD CASSEROLE



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The vegan chef Lindsay S. Nixon is giving Well readers a sneak peek at her new cookbook, "Everyday Happy Herbivore: Over 175 Quick-and-Easy Fat-Free and Low-Fat Vegan Recipes." This delicious and spicy cornbread-topped casserole is a complete meal, with grains, beans and vegetables all in one dish. Serve with hot sauce on the table.

Provided by Tara Parker-Pope

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 15-ounce can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 small onion, diced
2 celery stalks, minced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 bell pepper, seeded and diced
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning (commercial blend, or make your own)
1 15-ounce can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup cornmeal
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
Pinch of salt
1 to 2 tablespoons raw sugar (optional)
3/4 cup nondairy milk
1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Grease an 8- or 9-inch square baking pan or casserole dish.
  • Drain tomato juices into a skillet, and chop tomatoes into smaller pieces. Set chopped tomatoes aside to use in Step 5.
  • Add water as necessary until a thin layer of liquid covers the skillet.
  • Sauté onion, celery, garlic and bell pepper over high heat until onion is translucent, bell pepper slices are tender and all of the water has evaporated, about 4 minutes.
  • Turn off heat, and mix in 1 to 2 tablespoons of Cajun Seasoning, chopped tomatoes and kidney beans, stirring to combine. Set aside.
  • In a small mixing bowl, whisk cornmeal, baking powder, salt and, if desired, additional Cajun Seasoning (several dashes, so the mix looks speckled when stirred). You can also add 1 to 2 teaspoons of sugar if you like a sweet cornbread topping. Then stir in nondairy milk and applesauce. It should be thick but spreadable, like hummus, and not dry.
  • Pour bean mixture into your baking dish, and pat down firmly with a spatula. Spread cornbread mixture on top, and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the cornbread is a deep golden, cracked and firm to the touch. Allow to set out for 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 316, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 61 grams, Fat 3 grams, Fiber 10 grams, Protein 11 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 592 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams

CRAWFISH CORNBREAD



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A yummy Cajun twist on Mexican cornbread. Everyone can't quit talking about this recipe. It's sure to become a favorite.

Provided by JERKIE3

Categories     Side Dish

Time 1h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup yellow cornmeal
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 (4 ounce) jar diced pimentos, drained
⅓ cup vegetable oil
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 (15 ounce) can cream-style corn
⅓ cup chopped jalapeno pepper
1 pound peeled crawfish tails
1 pinch seasoned salt, or to taste
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
1 pinch garlic powder, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Stir together cornmeal, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl. In another bowl, beat together the eggs, onion, green pepper, pimentos, vegetable oil, Cheddar cheese, cream-style corn, jalapeno pepper, crawfish tails, seasoned salt, cayenne pepper, and garlic powder until the mixture is well combined. Pour the crawfish mixture into the cornmeal mixture, and stir together. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the cornbread is lightly golden brown, and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 55 minutes. Allow to rest for about 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 209.4 calories, Carbohydrate 18.6 g, Cholesterol 81.3 mg, Fat 10.8 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 10.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 533.8 mg, Sugar 2.6 g

CAJUN BEEF CASSEROLE



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Your little ones who refuse to eat veggies won't complain one bit when you bring this cheesy casserole with a cornbread crust to the table. For picky eaters, try using less Cajun seasoning. -Kelly Ciepluch, Kenosha, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package (8-1/2 ounces) cornbread/muffin mix
1 pound ground beef
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, drained
2 cups frozen mixed vegetables, thawed
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1 to 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 green onions, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Prepare cornbread batter according to package directions. Spread into a greased 11x7-in. baking dish., In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add tomatoes, vegetables, tomato paste and seasoning. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Pour over batter. Sprinkle with cheese., Bake, uncovered, until golden brown, 25-30 minutes. Sprinkle with onions., Freeze option: Omit onion topping. Cool baked casserole; wrap and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°; bake as directed, increasing time as necessary for a thermometer inserted in center to read 165°. Sprinkle cooked casserole with onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 449 calories, Fat 19g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 111mg cholesterol, Sodium 916mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

CREOLE CORNBREAD



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Cornbread is a staple of Cajun and Creole cuisine. This version is an old favorite, and it really tastes wonderful. I found the recipe in the bottom of my recipe drawer. -Enid Hebert, Lafayette, Louisiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups cooked rice
1 cup yellow cornmeal
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 to 2 tablespoons seeded chopped jalapeno pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup 2% milk
1/4 cup canola oil
1 can (16-1/2 ounces) cream-style corn
3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Additional cornmeal

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine rice, cornmeal, onion, peppers, salt and baking soda. , In another bowl, beat eggs, milk and oil. Add corn; mix well. Stir into rice mixture until blended. Fold in cheese. Sprinkle a well-greased 10-in. ovenproof skillet with cornmeal. Pour batter into skillet. , Bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until bread tests done. Cut into wedges and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272 calories, Fat 14g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 551mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose the right cornbread. You can use your favorite cornbread recipe, or a store-bought mix. If you're using a mix, be sure to follow the package directions for baking.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing will make the cornbread tough. Just mix until the ingredients are combined.
  • Use fresh vegetables. Fresh vegetables will give your cornbread casserole the best flavor. If you don't have fresh vegetables on hand, you can use frozen vegetables. Just be sure to thaw them before using.
  • Season the casserole well. Cornbread casserole is a great dish to experiment with different seasonings. You can add chili powder, cumin, paprika, or any other spices that you like.
  • Bake the casserole until it's golden brown. The casserole is done baking when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Conclusion:

Cornbread casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. It's a great way to use up leftover cornbread, and it's also a great dish to serve at potlucks and parties. With its simple ingredients and delicious flavor, cornbread casserole is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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