Indulge in a delectable Southern classic with our Cornmeal Mushroom Casserole. This hearty and flavorful dish features tender mushrooms sautéed in butter and seasoned to perfection, enveloped in a creamy cornmeal batter. Baked until golden brown, the casserole offers a crispy crust and a moist, savory interior. Accompany it with fluffy mashed potatoes or a crisp side salad for a complete and satisfying meal.
For a vegetarian delight, try our Stuffed Mushroom Caps. Large mushroom caps are filled with a tantalizing mixture of sautéed vegetables, herbs, and a blend of cheeses. Baked to perfection, these stuffed mushrooms are a flavorful and elegant appetizer or main course.
If you're looking for a quick and easy side dish, our Creamed Corn with Bacon is a surefire hit. Fresh corn kernels are simmered in a creamy sauce, enhanced with crispy bacon and a touch of sweetness. This versatile dish pairs perfectly with grilled meats, roasted chicken, or even as a standalone snack.
For a hearty and protein-packed meal, our Cornmeal-Crusted Fried Catfish is a must-try. Fresh catfish fillets are coated in a flavorful cornmeal crust and pan-fried until golden brown. Served with a tangy tartar sauce, this crispy and flaky fish dish is a Southern favorite.
Finally, satisfy your sweet tooth with our Cornmeal Pound Cake. This classic Southern dessert combines the goodness of cornmeal with the rich flavors of butter, sugar, and eggs. Baked to perfection, the pound cake has a moist and tender crumb, perfect for serving with fresh berries or a dollop of whipped cream.
With this collection of cornmeal-based recipes, you're sure to find something to tantalize your taste buds and transport you to the heart of Southern cooking.
THE BEST CORN CASSEROLE
We added Cheddar and chives to this classic and quick side that goes from mixing bowl to oven in less than 10 minutes. It bakes up golden brown and puffy -- perfect for a potluck or holiday gathering.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 40m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Add the whole corn, creamed corn, egg, Cheddar, cornmeal, sour cream, butter, chives, sugar, baking soda, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and a generous amount of black pepper to a large bowl and stir until well combined.
- Pour the mixture into a 2-quart baking dish and bake until lightly golden on the outside and set in the middle, 30 to 35 minutes.
CHICKEN CORNBREAD CASSEROLE
I love this super easy chicken slow-cooker recipe because it tastes like Thanksgiving, but without all the hassle. It's such a hearty and delicious meal for the fall or winter season. -Nancy Barker, Peoria, Arizona
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 3h40m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Place bread cubes on an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake 20-25 minutes or until toasted. Cool on baking pan., In a large skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add onion and celery; cook and stir 6-8 minutes or until tender. Transfer to a greased 4-qt. slow cooker. Stir in cornbread, chicken, soups, broth and seasonings., Cook, covered, on low 3-4 hours or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 500 calories, Fat 21g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 89mg cholesterol, Sodium 1657mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 27g protein.
MEXICAN CORN BREAD CASSEROLE
This Mexican corn bread casserole is a delicious, cost-effective recipe to make and is really easy to throw together in a pinch. Serve with sour cream.
Provided by OBSIDIAN1
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 55m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and red bell pepper; saute until softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Add ground beef, garlic, chili powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Cook and stir until beef is browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes.
- Mix corn into the beef mixture and toss to defrost, about 3 minutes. Drain and discard fat. Add about 1/4 of the shredded Mexican cheese blend and mix well. Pour meat sauce into a 9x13-inch casserole dish. Cover meat with a thin layer of salsa.
- Combine cornmeal, salt, and baking soda in a large bowl. Add milk and eggs; stir until well blended. Pour cornmeal mixture on top of salsa layer and top with remaining shredded Mexican cheese blend.
- Bake in the preheated oven until browned on top, about 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 304.2 calories, Carbohydrate 21.5 g, Cholesterol 100.6 mg, Fat 16.3 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 18.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 707.9 mg, Sugar 3.8 g
OLE POLENTA CASSEROLE
With plenty of ground beef and cheese, this layered bake goes over big on the dinner table. Adjust the amount of hot pepper sauce to suit your taste.-Angela Biggin, Lyons, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h45m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- For polenta, in a small bowl, whisk cornmeal, salt and 1 cup water until smooth. In a large saucepan, bring remaining water to a boil. Add cornmeal mixture, stirring constantly. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 3 minutes. , Reduce heat to low; cover and cook for 15 minutes. Divide mixture between 2 greased 8-in. square baking dishes. Cover and refrigerate until firm, about 1-1/2 hours., In a large skillet, cook the beef, onion, green pepper and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the tomatoes, tomato sauce, mushrooms, herbs and hot pepper sauce; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes or until thickened., Loosen 1 polenta from sides and bottom of dish; invert onto a waxed paper-lined baking sheet and set aside. Spoon half of the meat mixture over the remaining polenta. Sprinkle with half the mozzarella and half the Parmesan cheese. Top with reserved polenta and remaining meat mixture., Cover and bake at 350° until heated through, 40 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake until cheese is melted, 5 minutes longer. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 345 calories, Fat 14g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 62mg cholesterol, Sodium 874mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 25g protein.
17 WAYS TO COOK MOREL MUSHROOMS
These incredible morel mushroom recipes will make a mushroom lover out of anyone. They're super meaty, wonderfully filling, and totally satisfying.
Provided by insanelygood
Categories Recipe Roundup
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Select your favorite recipe.
- Organize all the required ingredients.
- Prep a delicious morel mushroom recipe in 30 minutes or less!
Nutrition Facts :
CORNBREAD CASSEROLE
Cornbread Casserole takes just 20 minutes of prep before baking in the oven. When it comes out, it smells amazing and is beautifully golden. A simple tasty weeknight dinner.
Provided by Sylvia Fountaine
Categories main
Time 55m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- In a large skillet, saute onion in olive oil over medium heat until fragrant and golden, about 3-4 minutes. If using fresh chilies, saute with the onion. Add the bell pepper and cook 3-4 minutes. Add the fresh or frozen corn, saute 3-4 minutes. If using canned chilies, add along with spices and salt, saute 2 minutes, then turn heat off. Stir in fresh cilantro.
- In a large bowl, add cornmeal, flour, salt, sugar and baking powder, and whisk. In a medium bowl, whisk eggs and sour cream. Gradually whisk in the melted butter.
- Add the sauteed corn/pepper mixture to the dry ingredients along with the egg mixture and stir to combine all. Add 3/4 cup grated cheese. Pour the batter into a 2-quart greased baking dish, ( 8×9, 11 x 7) or you can bake it in a 10-inch cast ioron skillet) and top with the remaining 3/4 cup cheese. Batter should ideally not be over 2 inches high.
- uncovered, for 25-35 minutes, or until puffed (it will dome) and golden!
- with cilantro and/ or scallions! Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 383 calories, Sugar 6.2 g, Sodium 674.3 mg, Fat 21.8 g, SaturatedFat 10.5 g, TransFat 0.2 g, Carbohydrate 39.6 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 12.1 g, Cholesterol 92.8 mg
CORNBREAD CASSEROLE AND BUTTERNUT SQUASH, MUSHROOMS, AND ANCHO MOLE
Categories Bread Mushroom Vegetable Bake Roast Thanksgiving Vegetarian Squash Butternut Squash Hominy/Cornmeal/Masa Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- For filling:
- Heat oil in large pot over medium-high heat. Add onions; sauté until golden, about 10 minutes. Add mushrooms; sauté until tender, about 10 minutes. Add sage, thyme, garlic, and cumin; stir 1 minute. Add squash, beans, tomatoes with juice, and 1/2 cup water; bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium, cover, and simmer 8 minutes. Uncover and simmer until vegetables are tender and most of liquid has evaporated but mixture is still very moist, about 12 minutes. Season filling generously with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cool slightly. Cover; chill.)
- For cornbread:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter 15x10x2-inch glass baking dish. Mix Masa Harina, cornmeal, salt, and baking powder in large bowl. Whisk 4 1/4 cups water, 6 tablespoons melted butter, eggs, and egg yolk in another large bowl to blend. Stir egg mixture into Masa Harina mixture. Stir in cheese and parsley, adding more water by tablespoonfuls as needed to form thick moist dough.
- Transfer 4 cups dough to prepared baking dish. Place large piece of plastic wrap atop dough. Using plastic as aid, press dough evenly over bottom and 3/4 of the way up sides of dish; peel off plastic. Spoon filling into dough in dish, spreading evenly. Spoon remaining dough in small dollops atop filling. Using offset spatula, gently spread dollops evenly over filling to cover. Press top and bottom dough together at edges to seal, enclosing filling. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill.)
- Brush top of casserole with 4 tablespoons melted butter. Bake until dough is light golden and casserole is heated through, about 1 hour (or about 1 hour 15 minutes if chilled). Cool 10 minutes. Cut into squares; serve with Ancho Mole.
Tips:
- Use fresh, flavorful mushrooms for the best results. A variety of mushrooms, such as cremini, shiitake, and oyster mushrooms, can be used.
- If you don't have cornmeal on hand, you can substitute all-purpose flour or bread crumbs. However, cornmeal gives the casserole a unique texture and flavor that is worth seeking out.
- Feel free to adjust the seasonings in the recipe to your own taste. You can add more garlic, paprika, or cayenne pepper for a spicier casserole.
- Top the casserole with shredded cheddar cheese or a mixture of cheddar and mozzarella cheese before baking for a cheesy crust.
- Serve the casserole hot out of the oven with roasted vegetables, a salad, or your favorite side dish.
Conclusion:
Cornmeal mushroom casserole is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It's a great way to use up leftover mushrooms and cornmeal, and it's also a budget-friendly meal. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this casserole is sure to become a favorite in your household. So next time you're looking for a comforting and satisfying meal, give cornmeal mushroom casserole a try.
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