Hunting Camp Casserole

Hunting Camp Casserole–a hearty casserole with sausage, beans, corn and a cornbread cheddar topping.

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Hunting Camp Casserole

Today’s recipe is adapted from Hunting Camp Casserole on Montana Outdoor. The author states, “Hunters are not too fussy when it is time to feast at camp. The dinner needs to be on time, filling, and fun. This casserole will make sure that your Hunting Camp is Fat and Happy. First, this recipe is nothing new. The beauty of the meal is that you can make it your own using whatever you have. Feel free to mix it up and get creative. Some campers may know this as a Cowboy Casserole. Call it what you want.”

I switched up the original recipe and used flavorful Italian sausage instead of ground beef. The ranch style beans have lots of flavor too. If you’re a fan of cornbread you’ll love the topping that gets baked right on top of the meat and beans. It’s an all in one pan meal that’s easy and delicious.

Ingredients/Substitution Ideas

• Italian sausage–I used mild
• Onion
• Corn–canned or frozen
• Tomato sauce
• Ranch style beans–or a can of chili beans with seasonings
• Flour
• Yellow cornmeal
• Sugar
• Baking powder
• Salt
• Milk
• Eggs
• Cheddar cheese–or another type of cheese like mozzarella, colby jack

Steps

Heat oven to 425° F. 

Heat a large oven safe pan over medium high heat. Add in the sausage and onions. Brown for 5 minutes.

Stir in the corn, tomato sauce and beans. Simmer for 5 minutes on low heat.

In a small bowl whisk together flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder and salt. Stir in the milk and eggs. Spoon the batter over the meat/bean mixture.

Bake for 20 minutes. Sprinkle the cheese on top and bake for 5 more minutes to melt the cheese.

Serve and enjoy!

Notes/Tips

• Serve with garlic roasted green beans or sauteed spinach.
• This is best the first day because of the cornbread topping. But if you do have leftovers you can store them in an airtight container* in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
• Other recipes you can make with ranch style beans are “In case I die” casserole and Macho Nacho Casserole.

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