There’s nothing more yummy and comforting than a delicious, made-from-scratch casserole on a chilly day. Casseroles also make the perfect dishes to take to a gathering or pop in the freezer for a future meal. These meals are tasty, wholesome, and require minimal hands-on time. Plus, you can source most of these ingredients locally, grow them yourself, or buy in bulk.
Ingredients
- 4 cups crumbled cornbread
- 4 cups cooked turkey, chopped
- 1 pound cooked ground sausage
- 2 quarts chicken or turkey broth
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 sticks celery, chopped
- 4 eggs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon sage
Directions
- In a large bowl, combine all ingredients and mix well.
- Bake covered at 375 F for 1 hour.
- Uncover and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until golden.
- Serve hot or cold with mashed potatoes and gravy.
Tip: To make this recipe low-carb, substitute the cornbread for stale, cubed, keto, or low-carb bread. You can also substitute the cornbread for a combination of half sourdough and half cornbread.
Easy Substitutions and Storage
You can easily substitute ingredients if you don’t have a particular one. Meat choices can be easily interchanged according to your preference or what’s in your freezer or fridge. Wrap extras in foil, place them in freezer bags, and freeze for up to three months.
Make sure your ingredients are roughly the same size to allow for even cooking. When making a casserole, the mixture will be soupy when you put it in the casserole dish. That’s alright, since the uncooked ingredients will absorb the excess liquid as they bake. If your casserole is too moist when it’s done, let it rest on the counter uncovered for an additional 15 minutes.
Serving Up Ease
- Drain the canned vegetables or meats before combining them with other ingredients. If the ingredients are canned, shorten your cooking time in the oven by about 15 to 30 minutes, depending on the recipe.
- Always test the tenderness of the ingredients before serving.
- To prevent over-browning, keep your dish covered while baking and turn your oven down 25 degrees if the top browns too quickly and the bottom layer isn’t cooking through.
