Best Creole Corn Casserole Recipes

CORN CASSEROLE

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For almost 30 years, I've been preparing this zippy side dish for all sorts of gatherings. In fact, whenever I'm invited to an event that involves food, it's "understood" that I'll bring this casserole. Plus, it's a great way to use up hard-cooked eggs. -Patricia Friend, Milledgeville, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 1h5m

Yield 10-12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 large onion, chopped
2 medium green peppers, chopped
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups frozen corn
2 cups cooked long grain rice
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
4 hard-boiled large eggs, chopped
2-1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 to 3 teaspoons hot pepper sauce
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

In a large skillet, saute onion and peppers in butter until tender. Stir in flour. Remove from the heat; add remaining ingredients except for 1/2 cup cheese. , Pour into a greased 2-1/2-qt. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 45 minutes. Top with remaining cheese; let stand 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263 calories, Fat 16g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 116mg cholesterol, Sodium 711mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

CREOLE PORK CHOPS & CORNBREAD CASSEROLE

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From The Black Family Reunion cookbook. Leah Chase, Chef/Co-Owner of Dooky Chase Restaurant, New Orleans,La.

Provided by mightyro_cooking4u

Categories Pork

Time 1h25m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

4 tablespoons shortening, Butter Flavor Crisco, divided
8 pork chops, 1/2 inch thick
1/3 cup onion, chopped
1/3 cup celery, chopped
1/4 cup bell pepper, green, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
2 cups cornbread, crumbled
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can tomatoes, whole, drained, cut up
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 bay leaf

Steps:

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Melt 2 T Butter Flavor Crisco in large skillet on medium heat. Add 4 chops. Brown both sides. Repeat with remaining chops. Remove from skillet. Set aside. Add remaining 2 T Butter Flavor Crisco, onion, celery, green pepper and garlic to skillet. Cook and stir until tender. Remove from heat.
Combine cornbread, egg and half of onion mixture in medium bowl. Set aside.
Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, brown sugar, chili powder, salt, pepper, cayenne and bay leaf to remaining mixture in skillet. Simmer about 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Remove bay leaf.
Place 4 pork chops in 3 qt casserole. Spread cornbread mixture over chops. Arrange remaining chops on top. Pour sauce over chops. Cover.
Bake at 350 degrees for 45 to 55 minutes, or until chops are tender.

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

Ingredients

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.