I hope you enjoy this easy to make Cornbread Casserole recipe packed with protein.
Make this Cornbread Casserole with whatever protein you choose
As all southerners know there are a million different ways to make cornbread and usually only one way is the best. And that’s the one that we make which was likely handed down from Mama, and her mama, and her mama and well you get the point. So I wasn’t too excited to try this ‘new’ cornbread casserole recipe with ham. I just wasn’t sure I would like it but I tell you what, it was really good! I felt fuller afterward, I think due to the protein and I have since made it with salami and even brisket and have enjoyed them both. You could even chop up some beef cocktail smokies if you like from our Pigs In A Blanket recipe here.
For this Cornbread Casserole recipe you’ll need:
An onion
Two packages of corn muffin mix*
Spicy Brown Mustard (or when I chopped up some Beef Smokies instead of ham I used barbecue sauce)
5-6 slices of cheese (I use grated cheddar cheese now instead of the slices)
Few slices of ham or some other meat of your choice (beef slices (i have sliced up beef smokies), salami, or whatever other meat you would like to try).
Check Cornbread Muffin Mix Ingredients
*You’re also going to need whatever the corn muffin mix package calls for but I’m not listing that here because between all of us, there is no telling what brands of corn muffin mix we may come back with so the instructions will be different. This is the package size that makes six cornbread muffins so that is the size you should try your best to get. Then we’ll prepare that mix according to package directions.
How to Make This Simple and Savory Cornbread Casserole Step by Step
Mix up cornbread muffin mix according to package directions.
Chop your onion, and add it and the spicy brown mustard.
Stir that up really well.
Spread about half of the cornbread muffin mix in the bottom of a greased 8×8 or 9×9 pan.
Top with with your lunch meat selection. We are using ham slices here. If you need to get creative in tearing them up so the spots are covered, go for it 🙂
Top with your cheese. This is where I would put the shredded cheddar.
Pour the rest of your batter over the top and…
Spread it to cover everything.
Bake this cornbread casserole at 400 for 25-30 minutes or until nice and golden brown on top.
Allow to cool for 5 minutes before cutting.
Serve warm.
Enjoy !
For a quick supper, These go great with Simple and Delicious Tomato Soup.
Ingredients
- 2- 8 ounce packages corn muffin mix the size that makes 6 muffins, plus ingredients called for on package to make batter
- 5-6 slices American Cheese or 8-12 oz of Sharp Shredded Cheddar
- 5-6 slices Ham or preferred lunch meat protein
- 1 small onion chopped
- 2 Tablespoons Spicy Brown Mustard or sauce that you like with your lunch meat
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400. Prepare corn muffin mix batter according to package directions.
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Add chopped onion and spicy brown mustard to batter, stir until well mixed.
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Spread half of batter into a greased 8×8 or 9×9 baking dish. Top with meat followed by cheese slices, cutting them to fit if needed.
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Top with remaining batter and gently spread to cover.
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Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until cornbread is golden. Allow to cool 5 minutes before cutting.
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Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
I have used salami or beef smokies in place of the ham and both have turned out great.
You may enjoy these other cornbread recipes:
Dixie Cornbread Recipe
Hot Water Cornbread Only 2 Ingredients
Mexican Cornbread Recipe by Mama
Keto Cornbread Recipe; Southern Plate
Country Cook: Cornbread Waffles with Chili & Fixins!
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