A spin on traditional cornbread, this simple savory Jiffy cornbread casserole recipe is easy to make, packed with protein, and deliciously moist.
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Cook Time55 minutesmins
Total Time1 hourhr
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: casserole, cornbread
Servings: 4
Calories: 304kcal
Ingredients
2 corn muffin mixthe size that makes 6 muffins, plus ingredients called for on package to make the batter. In this recipe, it was 2 eggs and milk.
10ozshredded sharp cheddar cheese
5-6slicesham or preferred lunch meat protein
1chopped small onion
2tablespoonsspicy brown mustardor sauce that you like with your lunch meat
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400 and grease an 8x8 or 9x9 casserole dish. Prepare the corn muffin mix batter according to package directions.
2 corn muffin mix
Add chopped onion and spicy brown mustard to batter and stir until well mixed.
1 chopped small onion, 2 tablespoons spicy brown mustard
Spread half of the cornbread mixture into the prepared baking dish. Top with meat, followed by shredded cheese or cheese slices, cutting them to fit if needed.
5-6 slices ham, 10 oz shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Top with remaining batter and gently spread to cover.
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until cornbread is golden. Allow it to cool for 5 minutes before cutting.
Serve hot and enjoy!
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Notes
I have used salami or beef smokies in place of the ham and both have turned out great.