Smoked Sausage and Jalapeño Cheddar Cornbread Casserole

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-07 · Updated 2026-06-07

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A hearty casserole layering smoky sausage, spicy jalapeños, sharp cheddar, and moist cornbread batter, perfect for a flavorful BBQ side or main. This American-inspired barbecue recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, pairs smoked sausage, jalapeños, sharp cheddar cheese for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 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: 20 min Cook: 35 min Serves 6 American cuisine 380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds smoked sausage
2 medium, seeded and diced jalapeños
1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup cornmeal
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
2 tbsp granulated sugar
1 cup whole milk
2 large eggs
1/4 cup, melted unsalted butter
1 tbsp olive oil

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 375°F and grease a 9x9-inch baking dish with 1 tbsp olive oil.
Step 2: Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook 1 lb sliced smoked sausage for 5 minutes until browned and fragrant. Remove from heat.
Step 3: In a large bowl, whisk together 1 cup cornmeal, 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, 2 tsp baking powder, 1 tsp salt, and 2 tbsp granulated sugar.
Step 4: In another bowl, whisk 1 cup whole milk, 2 large eggs, and 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
Step 5: Fold in the cooked sausage, 2 diced jalapeños, and 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese gently.
Step 6: Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Step 7: Let the casserole cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving warm.