Venison Cornbread Casserole | Wild Table

One of my choice comfort food dishes to serve to family and friends is a tasty venison cornbread casserole. 

The casserole is a quick and easy crowd-pleaser, combining ground venison, chopped onion, yellow bell pepper, sweet corn, a blend of spices, and mild shredded cheese. But the pièce de resistance that makes this casserole so irresistible is the cornbread batter topping. 

The batter covers the entire dish, locking in the medley of flavors. Before you know it, you’ll end up with a golden-brown cornbread crust that adds a sweet, rich texture to every satisfying bite.

• Servings: 6+
• Prep Time: 25 minutes
• Cook Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground venison (or other ground game meat)
• 2 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil
• 1 small yellow onion, chopped
• 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
• 1-2 garlic cloves, minced
• 15.25 oz can yellow corn, drained
• 14.75 oz can yellow creamed corn
• 2 cups Colby jack cheese, shredded
• 2 tablespoon cumin powder
• 1 teaspoon chile powder
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• 3 cups prepared cornbread batter

Cornbread Condiments: 

Cilantro, guacamole, sour cream, salsa and pickled jalapenos. 

Instructions

STEP 1: 

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

STEP 2: 

Heat skillet over medium heat and add oil. When the oil is warm, add the chopped onion, yellow bell pepper, and garlic cooking for about 5 minutes or until the onions become translucent. Add ground elk meat and cook until browned. Season the meat mixture with cumin powder, chili powder, and salt. Pour in the corn and stir to ensure all ingredients are combined. Remove from heat.

STEP 3:

Using a 9×13 inch baking dish, add the elk and corn mixture to the dish and top with 1 ½ cups shredded cheese. Pour the cornbread batter over the top and bake uncovered for 20 minutes. Add the remainder of the cheese to the top of the cornbread and continue to bake for an additional 10 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool before serving.

STEP 4: 

Garnish with cilantro and serve with guacamole, sour cream, salsa, and pickled jalapenos. 

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