Pride of Iowa Casserole–a one-skillet bake made with sausage, eggs, corn, green chiles and a cheddar topping.
Pride of Iowa Casserole
Today’s recipe is an adaptation from a vintage casserole. The original author said, “Pride of Iowa Casserole is a classic vintage dish that embodies the comfort and flavor of Midwestern cooking. With savory pork sausage, creamy corn, breadcrumbs, and a touch of tangy ketchup, this casserole delivers a hearty, satisfying meal.” I’ve mixed it up a bit with tomato sauce instead of ketchup and a few other changes. For fun here is the original recipe card.
Ingredients/Substitution Ideas
- Jimmy Dean sausage–or your favorite brand
- Eggs
- Frozen sweet corn–or canned corn
- Tomato sauce
- Diced green chiles–or green bell pepper
- Cream cheese
- Panko–or regular breadcrumbs or cooked rice
- Sharp cheddar cheese–or pepper jack, monterey jack, colby, mozzarella, etc.
Steps
Heat oven to 375° F.
Heat an oven safe skillet over medium high heat. Add in the sausage and break it up. Brown for about 5 minutes. Drain off excess grease.
Stir in the eggs and break them up. Cook the eggs like you would scrambled eggs. Turn the heat to low.
Stir in the corn, tomato sauce, green chiles and cream cheese. Warm through enough to melt the cream cheese and warm the corn through. Turn off the heat.
Stir in the panko.
Sprinkle the cheese on top.
Bake for 25 minutes. Serve and enjoy!
Notes/Tips
- Serve with cucumber and onion salad, green salad or fresh fruit.
- Brown the sausage well. If you let it get a little crispy on the edges it adds flavor.
- Try adding in some chopped green onions.
- Drain the corn well if using canned (excess liquid can make the dish watery).
- Store leftovers in an airtight container* in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
- Other recipes you can make with panko are Grandpa’s Firehouse Chicken and Instant Pot 3-Cheese Macaroni and Cheese.
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Pride of Iowa Casserole
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4–6 servings 1x
Description
A one-skillet bake made with sausage, eggs, corn, green chiles and a cheddar topping.
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound Jimmy Dean sausage
- 2 eggs
- 1 1/2 cups frozen sweet corn (or a drained can of corn)
- 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
- 1 (4 oz) can diced green chiles (or 1/2 of a green bell pepper, diced)
- 2 oz cream cheese
- 1/2 cup panko or regular breadcrumbs (or cooked rice)
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Heat oven to 375° F.
- Heat an oven safe skillet over medium high heat. Add in the sausage and break it up. Brown for about 5 minutes. Drain off excess grease.
- Stir in the eggs and break them up. Cook the eggs like you would scrambled eggs. Turn the heat to low.
- Stir in the corn, tomato sauce, green chiles and cream cheese. Warm through enough to melt the cream cheese and warm the corn through. Turn off the heat.
- Stir in the panko. Sprinkle the cheese on top.
- Bake for 25 minutes. Serve and enjoy!
- Category: Sausage
- Method: Stove and Oven
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Easy and absolutely delicious! A new favorite 😍
THANKS Deborah!