Sausage Veggie Cornbread Casserole

Hearty, wholesome, and packed with vibrant flavor, this Sausage Veggie Cornbread Casserole is the ultimate comfort food with a healthy twist. Featuring savory ground breakfast sausage, a medley of fresh vegetables like bell peppers, zucchini, and sweet corn, and a golden cornbread topping infused with cheddar cheese, this casserole strikes the perfect balance of indulgence and nutrition. Seasoned with garlic, paprika, and black pepper for a flavorful punch, this one-dish meal is quick to prep and loaded with texture and taste. Perfect for weeknight dinners or family gatherings, it’s an easy, crowd-pleasing recipe that’s ready in under an hour! Serve it warm, garnished with fresh parsley, for a meal that’s as inviting as it is delicious. Keywords: sausage casserole, cornbread casserole, veggie-packed dish, comfort food recipe.

Nutriscore Rating: 58/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground breakfast sausage
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 2 bell peppers, diced (any color)
• 1 medium zucchini, diced
• 1 cup corn kernels, fresh or frozen
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon ground paprika
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
• 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 box (about 8.5 ounces) cornbread mix
• 0.75 cup milk (as required by cornbread mix)
• 1 egg (as required by cornbread mix)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

Step 2

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground sausage, breaking it into crumbles, until browned and fully cooked through. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess grease.

Step 3

In the same skillet, sauté the diced onion, bell peppers, and zucchini for 5-7 minutes, or until softened. Add the corn kernels, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and paprika, and cook for an additional 2 minutes. Remove from heat.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked sausage, sautéed vegetables, and 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese. Stir until evenly mixed.

Step 5

In another bowl, prepare the cornbread mix according to the instructions on the package, typically by combining the cornbread mix with milk and an egg. Do not overmix; stir just until combined.

Step 6

Spread the sausage and vegetable mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish. Pour the cornbread batter over the top and gently spread it out to cover the mixture completely.

Step 7

Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the top of the casserole.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cornbread is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 9

Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley if desired.

Step 10

Serve warm and enjoy your Sausage Veggie Cornbread Casserole!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1819.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3641.1

Total Fat 217.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 90.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 699.9mg	0%
Sodium 9673.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 281.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.3g	0%
Total Sugars 87.5g
Protein 139.4g	0%

Vitamin D 115IU	0%
Calcium 2198.5mg	0%
Iron 13.4mg	0%
Potassium 3499.5mg	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: 53.7%

Protein: 15.3%

Carbs: 31.0%