LAYERED CORNBREAD CASSEROLE

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This easy hearty cornbread dish is great during the holidays when you need to feed a crowd quickly and easily. It's a little like a Tex-Mex riff on lasagna with a filling of shredded chicken (leftover turkey is tasty, too), cheddar cheese, and pickled jalapeños.

Provided by Lauryn Tyrell

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup corn oil, plus more for baking dish
1 1/4 cups fine yellow cornmeal, plus more for baking dish
1 1/2 cups whole milk
1 can (14.75 ounces) cream-style corn
3 large eggs
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons kosher salt (we use Diamond Crystal)
8 ounces cheddar, or a mixture of cheddar and Monterey Jack, shredded (2 cups)
2 cups shredded cooked chicken or turkey (10 ounces)
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves, plus more for serving
1/2 cup sliced pickled jalapeños, drained
Salsa, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly brush a 3-quart or 9-by-13-inch baking dish with oil. Sprinkle with cornmeal to coat, tapping out excess. Bake until cornmeal has darkened in color slightly and gives off a toasty aroma, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together oil, milk, corn, eggs, baking soda, and salt. Stir in cornmeal to combine. Pour half of batter into bottom of dish. Sprinkle with cheese, chicken, cilantro, and jalapeños. Top with remaining batter (it will be just enough to cover). Bake until golden and a tester inserted in center comes out clean, 55 to 60 minutes. Let cool at least 15 minutes, then serve with salsa and more cilantro.

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