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Home » Side Dish » Classic Vegan Cornbread Casserole.

Classic Vegan Cornbread Casserole.

Sep 25, 2022 by Kelly Roenicke · 30 Comments

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Perfectly delicious vegan cornbread casserole is a must for your next holiday meal or potluck dinner!

Vegan cornbread casserole is a wonderful addition to any holiday table! Tender cornbread, creamy, dairy free cheese, and vegetables combine to make this comfort food classic. This delicious side dish is warm and filling, and it’s sure to be a family favorite.

dairy free cornbread casserole

My mom was a wonderful cook, and there are many recipes that stand out in my mind that were present at special occasions and holidays when I was growing up. For my birthday, I would always ask her to make German chocolate cake, which was rich and amazing.

She also made homemade French fries which were awesome and often requested by my sister. Holiday meals always consisted of ham and several comforting casseroles: broccoli cheese casserole, Polish Reuben casserole, and a really yummy cheesy cornbread casserole.

I knew that I wanted to remake the cheesy cornbread casserole, which was not an easy task, because it contained eggs, tons of dairy, and a boxed Jiffy mix.

Now, if you had this casserole growing up, I don’t want you to think that this version is an exact copy of that egg-filled Jiffy mix recipe. It really isn’t. The fact that we can’t do eggs and dairy in our house means that my version is not as heavy and gooey and rich.

This vegan cornbread casserole is lighter, and it does double duty: when you serve it hot out of the oven, the cheese is melty and this side dish is almost like a cornbread stuffing.

If you let it cool completely and Daiya cheese firms up, it can be sliced and served like a heavier, flavorful cornbread. It’s very tasty either way! If you are really a cheese lover, throw a handful of dairy free cheese shreds on top before baking.

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vegan cornbread casserole in a pyrex dish

Ingredient Notes

  • Cornmeal – I used yellow cornmeal. You want it to be finely ground, not coarse.
  • Flour – I used white spelt flour, but you could easily substitute all-purpose flour. If you are gluten free, a cup for cup gluten free flour blend should work in this recipe as well.
  • Applesauce – Applesauce is used as an egg replacer in the cornbread batter. It helps bind the batter and make the cornbread fluffy.
  • Vegan Buttery Spread – Earth Balance Soy Free Buttery Spread works well in this dish. You can use any brand that works for your dietary needs.
  • Dairy Free Cheese – I used Daiya Cheddar Style Shreds. I like the way the Daiya shreds melt. If you have a different brand you enjoy, feel free to try it!

Step by Step Instructions

  1. Combine the dry ingredients in a mixing bowl.
dry ingredients for corn casserole
  1. Add the wet ingredients and stir well.
vegan cornbread batter
  1. Add the corn kernels, green onions, and non-dairy cheese, and mix well.
vegan cornbread casserole ingredients before mixing
  1. Spread the mixture into a casserole dish and bake at 350 degrees F for about one hour.
allergy friendly cornbread casserole in a pyrex dish

Storage

Store leftovers in an airtight container. They should stay fresh for about 4-5 days. I haven’t tried freezing this casserole. You should be able to freeze it if you like, but the texture may be slightly different when you reheat it.

vegan cornbread casserole in a mug

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Recipe

easy vegan cornbread casserole
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Classic Vegan Cornbread Casserole.

This delicious vegan cornbread casserole is just right for Thanksgiving! This is a cozy side dish that the whole family will love.

Course Side Dish
Cuisine Dairy Free, vegan.
Keyword comfort food, vegan Thanksgiving recipes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 8
Calories 390 kcal
Author Kelly Roenicke

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups frozen corn kernels
  • 6 Tablespoons vegan buttery spread melted
  • 1 ½ cups yellow corn meal
  • 1 cup white spelt flour or all-purpose flour
  • 3 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 6 Tablespoons unsweetened applesauce
  • 6 green onions chopped
  • 2 ½ Tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ cups non-dairy milk
  • 2 cups Daiya shredded cheddar cheese
US Customary – Metric

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the corn meal, white spelt flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Add the non-dairy milk, applesauce, and melted vegan buttery spread. Mix well.

  4. Stir in the corn kernels, green onions, and shredded Daiya cheese.
  5. Pour mixture into a glass baking dish. Sprinkle more cheese on top if desired.
  6. Bake at 350 degrees for about 55-60 minutes or until golden brown on top and done in middle.

  7. Serve hot out of the oven for a spoonable casserole, or let cool completely to slice as a cornbread.

Recipe Notes

You can use regular dairy products in this dish if you are not on a dairy free diet.

If you are on a gluten free diet, a cup for cup gluten free flour blend should work in this recipe.

Store leftovers in the refrigerator. This casserole should be good for about five days.

Nutrition Facts
Classic Vegan Cornbread Casserole.
Amount per Serving
Calories
390
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
16
g
25
%
Saturated Fat
 
4
g
25
%
Trans Fat
 
0.04
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
4
g
Sodium
 
729
mg
32
%
Potassium
 
412
mg
12
%
Carbohydrates
 
52
g
17
%
Fiber
 
7
g
29
%
Sugar
 
8
g
9
%
Protein
 
8
g
16
%
Vitamin A
 
682
IU
14
%
Vitamin C
 
5
mg
6
%
Calcium
 
168
mg
17
%
Iron
 
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Comments

  1. Mickey Chambers

    September 24, 2016 at 9:13 am

    Sure wish you would have given the original recipe for those of us who don’t want to go vegan.

    Reply
    • Kiko

      November 21, 2018 at 5:38 pm

      5 stars
      You don’t have to “go vegan” to eat vegan.. duhh.
      Grow up

      Reply
  2. Anna VJ

    November 18, 2015 at 11:30 pm

    Fine corn meal?? Or corse? If you made it with fine, do you thing it would work with corse?

    Reply
    • Kelly

      November 22, 2015 at 10:59 pm

      I did use fine…coarse might be a little more rustic of a texture.

      Reply
  3. Francesca

    November 23, 2014 at 10:59 pm

    Pinning and making for thanksgiving! :)

    Reply
  4. athleticavocado

    November 22, 2014 at 10:55 pm

    totally making this! yum!!!

    Reply
  5. Sarah@WholeandHeavenlyOven

    November 22, 2014 at 8:27 pm

    I absolutely LOVE cornbread stuffing at Thanksgiving and this recipe looks very similar to my mom’s recipe! I must try this—-it looks totally gorgeous, Kelly! Pinning and sharing on Facebook. :)

    Reply
  6. glutenfreehappytummy

    November 22, 2014 at 5:20 pm

    oh my gosh YUMMMM!

    Reply
  7. Marisa | Marisa Moore Nutrition

    November 22, 2014 at 12:27 pm

    Cornbread dressing and corn pudding are some of my favorite things in life. This has lots of the same flavors. I look forward to trying this lighter version. Looks really good!

    Reply
  8. Alessandra @ the foodie teen

    November 22, 2014 at 6:31 am

    Looks absolutely amazing!

    Reply
  9. Arman @ thebigmansworld

    November 22, 2014 at 5:34 am

    This recipe looks great, Kelly! Glad you took the challenge- you hit a winner!

    Reply
  10. jillconyers

    November 22, 2014 at 3:00 am

    Oh I love cornbread and can’t remember the last time I’ve eaten it. Your recipe sounds wonderful!

    Reply
  11. Two Healthy Kitchens

    November 21, 2014 at 2:33 pm

    Food is so wonderfully connected to so many memories people hold dear – what a fun challenge to remake a recipe that’s special to you! Just love that! Even without allergy concerns, Jiffy cornbread mix is kind of nutritionally problematic, so it’s just fantastic that you came up with a healthier (but still comfortingly delicious!) version of this classic casserole! Definitely pinning! Yum! :D ~Shelley

    Reply
  12. Natalie @ Tastes Lovely

    November 21, 2014 at 2:01 pm

    My mom made something similar to this when we were little. You’re taking me back! This sounds much healthier.

    Reply
  13. Lisa

    November 21, 2014 at 1:38 pm

    I’ve come to realize that I tend to like cornbread with a bit of “stuff” in it, like corn kernels. Love your addition of green onion in here!

    Reply
  14. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

    November 21, 2014 at 10:59 am

    I love cornbread so this is like the ultimate comfort cornbread recipe! Looks and sounds so good! Rock on!

    Reply
  15. Kylie @ immaeatthat

    November 21, 2014 at 10:56 am

    YESS. Sign me up for all things cornbread! I think it may be the love of my life. Loving this idea:)))

    Reply
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