Pulled Pork Casserole with Cornbread Topping
This Pulled Pork Casserole is topped with fluffy golden cornbread and packed with tender BBQ pulled pork. A comfort food that's perfect for leftovers or company.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 589kcal
Ingredients
Cornbread
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ⅓-1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ¼ cup buttermilk room temperature
- 2 eggs room temperature
- 5 Tablespoons avocado oil
Pulled Pork Topping
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 2 medium onions diced
- 2 medium bell peppers seeded and diced (any color)
- 2 cups your favorite barbecue sauce
- 1 can corn kernels, drained
- 4 cups pulled pork
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, grated
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray an 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
Pulled Pork Filling
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the diced onions and bell peppers and cook until the onion is translucent and the bell pepper is tender, about 5 minutes.
- Reduce heat and add the barbecue sauce, drained corn, pulled pork, salt and pepper. Simmer for 3-5 minutes to warm.
- Spread the pulled pork mixture into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the top with 1 cup grated cheddar cheese.
Cornbread Topping
- In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, eggs, and avocado oil until combined. Add to dry ingredients and mix just until it comes together.
- Stir in ½ cup of grated cheddar cheese.
- Spread the cornbread batter evenly over the pork mixture.
- Bake for 30 minutes. Let it rest for about 10 minutes to make it easier to serve.
- Garnish with chopped parsley, if desired.
Notes
STORE/FREEZE/REHEAT
Store the cooled casserole in the refrigerator in the original dish, covered, or in airtight containers for up to 4 days.
To freeze, wrap the cooled casserole dish tightly in foil, or portion into freezer-safe containers. It will keep in the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight to reheat.
Reheat the thawed or chilled casserole in a 350°F oven until warmed through or microwave individual portions.
Nutrition
Calories: 589kcal | Carbohydrates: 72g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 87mg | Sodium: 1935mg | Potassium: 372mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 45g | Vitamin A: 1426IU | Vitamin C: 43mg | Calcium: 220mg | Iron: 3mg
