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Vegan Cowboy Cornbread Casserole

Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Southern, vegan
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes

Ingredients

For the Chili Layer:

  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 Yellow Onion finely diced
  • 1 cup Baby Bell Peppers (Mini Sweet Peppers) finely diced
  • 1 15oz can  Black Beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 15oz can Pinto Beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 10oz can Rotel Diced Tomatoes and Green Chilies
  • 1/2 cup Corn frozen or canned, drained
  • 1/4 cup Vegetable Broth
  • 1/2 tsp Chipotle Chili Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 1 tsp Ground Cumin
  • salt and pepper to taste

For the Cornbread Topping:

  • 3 cups Cornmeal
  • 2 cups Original Bisquick Mix
  • 3 cups Plant Based Milk
  • 2 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 3 tbsp Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Plant Based Butter melted

Optional Garnishes:

  • Sliced Jalapeños
  • Fresh Cilantro or Parsley
  • Dairy-free Shredded Cheese
  • Dairy-free Sour Cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

  2. Make the chili base: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and bell pepper, cooking until softened (about 5 minutes).

  3. Add spices and stir to combine. Cook for an additional minute or two.

  4. Add beans, corn, tomatoes, and broth. Simmer 10 minutes, letting flavors meld. Add salt and adjust seasoning to taste.

  5. Prepare the cornbread topping: In a small mixing bowl whisk plant milk with vinegar to make vegan “buttermilk.” Set aside for about five minutes. In a separate large mixing bowl, whisk together sugar, cornmeal, and Bisquick mix. Add the melted vegan butter and vegan "buttermilk." Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed.

  6. Assemble casserole: Pour chili mixture evenly into the baking dish. Spread cornbread batter on top. (It doesn’t have to be perfect—rustic is great!)

  7. Bake for 30 minutes, or until the cornbread is golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.

  8. Cool slightly, garnish, and serve warm.