Christmas Cornbread Casserole

A moist and savory holiday side dish that blends the crumbly texture of traditional cornbread with the creaminess of a warm casserole. Often featuring whole corn kernels and a touch of honey, it offers a satisfyingly sweet and savory flavor profile that everyone loves. This golden, comforting dish is a staple of heartland holiday celebrations and a perfect partner for chili or roast turkey.

Prep 13 minCook 37 minTotal 50 minUpdated Jul 3, 202650 minGluten Free

A moist and savory holiday side dish that blends the crumbly texture of traditional cornbread with the creaminess of a warm casserole. Often featuring whole corn kernels and a touch of honey, it offers a satisfyingly sweet and savory flavor profile that everyone loves. This golden, comforting dish is a staple of heartland holiday celebrations and a perfect partner for chili or roast turkey.

Ingredients

  • 5 tbsp Olive oil
  • 4 piece(s) Green onions
  • 1 cup Celery stalk
  • 1 piece(s) Carrot
  • 360 ml Low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 tsp Dried sage
  • 1/2 tsp Dried rosemary
  • 1/2 tsp Dried thyme
  • 1/4 tsp Ground black pepper
  • 960 g Crumbled cornbread
  • 120 g Egg substitute (egg whites)
  • 30 oz Chopped toasted pecans
  • 60 g Dried cranberries
  • 120 g Diced roasted chicken breast

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to a moderate temperature, and lightly spray an eight-inch square baking pan with vegetable oil spray
  2. Heat olive oil over medium heat, add scallions, celery, and carrots, and sauté until softened
  3. Add low-sodium chicken broth, sage, rosemary, thyme, and ground black pepper; bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer
  4. Place crumbled cornbread in a large bowl, pour in all of the vegetable-broth mixture, add egg-white substitute, chopped toasted pecans, dried cranberries, and diced roasted chicken breast, and gently toss to combine
  5. Spread evenly in the baking pan and bake until cooked through and golden on top
  6. Remove, let cool slightly, and serve

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