Smoked Cornbread Casserole / Corn Dump

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: monterey jack cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories while still providing flavor.

cooked sausage

🥗Healthier: turkey sausage

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Turkey sausage is lower in fat, while ground beef is often less expensive.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Grease a baking dish with butter.

Crumble the leftover cornbread into the prepared baking dish.

In a bowl, whisk together eggs and milk until well combined.

Add baking powder, salt, black pepper, and hot sauce to the egg mixture; mix well.

Stir in chopped bell peppers, onion, spinach, and cooked sausage into the egg mixture.

Pour the egg mixture over the crumbled cornbread in the baking dish, ensuring even coverage.

Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top of the mixture.

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

Let cool for a few minutes before slicing.

Garnish with chopped green onions and a sprinkle of paprika before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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Allergens