Roasted Garlic and Cornbread Casserole with Kansas City Spice

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A hearty casserole combining sweet roasted corn, savory garlic, and a touch of smoky Kansas City-style barbecue spices baked under a golden cornbread crust. This American-inspired comfort-food recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 50 minutes, pairs corn kernels, roasted garlic cloves, yellow onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 35 min Serves 6 American cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. Melt 3 tbsp butter in a skillet over medium heat and sauté 1 diced medium yellow onion for 5 minutes until translucent and fragrant. Stir in 2 cups corn kernels and 6 roasted garlic cloves, cooking for 3 minutes to blend flavors.
  2. Step 2: In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 cup cornmeal, 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1 tbsp baking powder, 1 tbsp Kansas City barbecue dry rub, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. In a separate bowl, beat 2 large eggs and mix in 1 1/4 cups milk.
  3. Step 3: Combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients until just combined. Fold in the sautéed corn mixture and 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese.
  4. Step 4: Pour the batter into a greased 8x8 inch baking dish and smooth the top. Bake for 30-35 minutes until the cornbread is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.

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