Rosalie's Cornmeal Casserole

Discover comfort in every bite with Rosalie's Cornmeal Casserole, a hearty and flavorful dish that's perfect for weeknight dinners or family gatherings. This easy-to-make casserole combines layers of creamy, cheesy cornmeal with a vibrant vegetable medley featuring diced tomatoes, sweet corn kernels, green bell pepper, and onions, seasoned to perfection with chili powder, paprika, and garlic. Topped with a golden crust of melted cheddar cheese, this oven-baked delight boasts a rich and wholesome texture that’s both satisfying and crowd-pleasing. Ready in under an hour, Rosalie’s Cornmeal Casserole is a versatile and gluten-free meal that pairs wonderfully with a crisp side salad or simple roasted veggies.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 cup Cornmeal
• 3 cups Water
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 3 tablespoons Butter
• 1.5 cups Cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 cup Canned diced tomatoes, drained
• 1 cup Corn kernels, frozen or canned (drained)
• 1 medium Green bell pepper, diced
• 1 medium Onion, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon Chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 2 large Eggs
• 0.5 cup Milk
• 2 tablespoons Parsley, chopped (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x9-inch baking dish or a similar casserole dish with butter or nonstick cooking spray.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, bring 3 cups of water to a boil. Lower the heat to medium, then whisk in the cornmeal slowly to avoid lumps.

Step 3

Add the salt and 2 tablespoons of butter to the saucepan and cook, stirring constantly, for about 5-7 minutes, or until the mixture thickens and pulls away from the sides of the pan.

Step 4

Remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in 1 cup of cheddar cheese, mixing until melted and well-incorporated. Set aside to slightly cool.

Step 5

In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained diced tomatoes, corn kernels, diced green bell pepper, chopped onion, chili powder, paprika, and garlic powder. Mix well.

Step 6

In a small bowl, beat the eggs with milk. Add the egg mixture to the cooled cornmeal mixture and stir until smooth.

Step 7

Spread half of the cornmeal mixture evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Layer the vegetable mixture over the top, then spread the remaining cornmeal mixture over the vegetables as evenly as possible.

Step 8

Sprinkle the remaining 0.5 cup of cheddar cheese over the top of the casserole.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the center is set.

Step 10

Remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool for 5-10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with chopped parsley, if using. Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2038.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2229.7

Total Fat 112.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 61.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.1g
Cholesterol 661.7mg	0%
Sodium 4847.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 240.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 29.0g	0%
Total Sugars 35.7g
Protein 84.9g	0%

Vitamin D 178.4IU	0%
Calcium 1571.6mg	0%
Iron 13.1mg	0%
Potassium 2306.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 43.6%

Protein: 14.7%

Carbs: 41.7%