Healthier Cheesy Cornbread Casserole

Health score
15%
Healthier Cheesy Cornbread Casserole
45 min.
6
528kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your side dish game with a delightful twist on a classic favorite? Introducing our Healthier Cheesy Cornbread Casserole, a dish that perfectly balances comfort and nutrition. This casserole is not just a side; it can easily take center stage as a satisfying main course or a hearty lunch option. With a blend of wholesome ingredients, including fresh vegetables, low-fat cheese, and a hint of spice, this recipe is designed to please both your taste buds and your health goals.

Imagine the aroma of sautéed celery, green bell peppers, and onions wafting through your kitchen as you prepare this dish. The combination of cornmeal and whole wheat flour creates a delightful texture, while the addition of jalapeños adds a subtle kick for those who crave a bit of heat. And let’s not forget the star of the show—quarter-length hot dogs that bring a savory richness to every bite.

In just 45 minutes, you can whip up this delicious casserole that serves six, making it perfect for family gatherings or meal prep for the week ahead. With only 528 calories per serving, you can indulge without the guilt. So, gather your ingredients and get ready to impress your family and friends with this scrumptious Healthier Cheesy Cornbread Casserole that’s sure to become a new favorite!

Ingredients

  • teaspoons double-acting baking powder 
  • tablespoon butter 
  • 0.3 cup canola oil 
  • cup celery finely chopped
  • cup corn kernels frozen
  • cup cornmeal 
  •  eggs 
  • 0.5 cup flour all-purpose
  • cup bell pepper green finely chopped
  • cup spring onion sliced
  • teaspoon ground sage 
  •  hot dogs sliced quartered
  • tablespoons jalapeno chopped
  • cup cheddar cheese shredded low-fat
  • cup milk 
  • 0.8 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.3 cup sugar 
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper white
  • 0.5 cup flour whole wheat

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • whisk
  • baking pan
  • wok
  • skewers

Directions

  1. Preheat over to 40
  2. Mix first 8 ingredients in a large bowl, set aside.
  3. Whisk together eggs, milk, oil, and jalapenos in a small bowl, set aside.
  4. Saute celery, onion, and peppers in butter for 5 minutes in a large skillet or wok.
  5. Add chopped hotdogs to vegetable mixture, saute 5 more minutes.
  6. Add corn kernels to skillet, cook till warm.Make a well in the dry ingredients.
  7. Pour egg mixture into dry ingredients, stirring just till moist.
  8. Add all but 1 cup of hot dog mixture, plus about half the cheese, to batter and mix to combine.
  9. Spread batter into a shallow baking dish.Top with remaining hotdog mixture and remaining cheese.
  10. Bake for 20- 30 minutes until golden brown and a fork or skewer comes out clean when you poke it into the casserole.

Nutrition Facts

Calories528kcal
Protein13.99%
Fat40.53%
Carbs45.48%

Properties

Glycemic Index
87.93
Glycemic Load
27.27
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
22.730869604194%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.48mg
Luteolin
1.41mg
Kaempferol
0.28mg
Quercetin
2.65mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:528.48kcal
26.42%
Fat:24.32g
37.41%
Saturated Fat:6.7g
41.88%
Carbohydrates:61.38g
20.46%
Net Carbohydrates:55.67g
20.24%
Sugar:13.54g
15.04%
Cholesterol:88.66mg
29.55%
Sodium:1122.32mg
48.8%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:18.89g
37.78%
Vitamin K:49.85µg
47.48%
Selenium:31.67µg
45.24%
Manganese:0.82mg
40.78%
Phosphorus:400.73mg
40.07%
Vitamin C:30.07mg
36.45%
Calcium:334.61mg
33.46%
Vitamin B2:0.44mg
26.1%
Vitamin B1:0.39mg
25.97%
Folate:94.29µg
23.57%
Fiber:5.71g
22.84%
Iron:3.81mg
21.19%
Vitamin B3:4.1mg
20.51%
Zinc:2.98mg
19.88%
Vitamin B6:0.39mg
19.62%
Magnesium:72.82mg
18.2%
Vitamin E:2.48mg
16.55%
Potassium:475.47mg
13.58%
Vitamin A:644.09IU
12.88%
Vitamin B12:0.68µg
11.34%
Copper:0.22mg
11.02%
Vitamin B5:1.1mg
11.02%
Vitamin D:0.76µg
5.06%
Source:Food.com