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Home » Recipes » Side Dishes » Okra Casserole – Frozen Okra Recipe

Okra Casserole – Frozen Okra Recipe

By: Liz  /  Published: November 19, 2020  /  Updated: November 19, 2020  /   Leave a comment

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This baked okra casserole makes the perfect addition to a holiday table. With a delicious seasoned bread crumb topping, it has a bit of a stuffing vibe so it’s perfect for a holiday side dish.

We love it with both our Thanksgiving turkey and our Christmas ham, but I serve it all throughout the year as well. 

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Ingredients for okra casserole

Exact ingredient measurements and directions are in the printable recipe card. Scroll below to find it.

  • Frozen cut okra
  • Egg
  • Herb bread crumbs
  • butter
  • onion
  • finely diced chili pepper
  • cardamom
  • salt
  • pepper
ingredients for okra casserole

What does okra taste like?

It has a sweet and grassy flavor that some compare to green beans and eggplant.

Why does okra get a bad rap?

There’s no denying that okra is a polarizing vegetable. You either love it or hate it, and you’re probably passionate about your stance. Since I live in the south where okra is wildly popular, I’ve been working hard to get used to it and believe me, it takes some getting used to because of the slime.

Why is okra slimy?

Okra slime is technically called “mucilage”—a revolting name that sounds exactly like what it is—viscous goo. It’s great for thickening dishes and using in sauces and stews but it can be offputting when served as a side dish on its own.

Does frozen okra have slime?

All okra has slime; there’s no way around it, but this frozen okra recipe minimizes the slime factor. The okra is already cut so no additional mucilage is released and patting it dry helps a lot too. It’s a delicious side dish.

How to make this okra casserole recipe

Mix the bread crumbs and melted butter in a small bowl; set aside.

Put okra in a 13″ x 9″ casserole dish and add beaten egg. Mix in the onion, salt, pepper, cardamom, half the bread crumbs and half the cheese. 

ingredients in baking dish for okra casserole
baked okra casserole ingredients

Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, then add the rest of the bread crumbs and cheese. 

bread crumbs and cheese on top of okra

Bake 10-15 more minutes or until cheese is melted and bread crumbs have browned a bit.

This frozen okra recipe turns okra into a deliciously seasoned casserole side dish reminiscent of stuffing. It’s a great way to introduce yourself to okra if you’ve never tried it or are still getting used to it. 

Enjoy this yummy okra casserole recipe!

spoonful of veggie side dish

Other vegetable side dish recipes you’ll love:

  • Grits and Greens casserole
  • Roasted carrots, potatoes and green beans
  • Parmesan roasted baby potatoes
  • Apricot-glazed carrots
  • Easy country-style lima beans

Okra Casserole

Liz – Eat Move Make
This baked okra casserole makes the perfect holiday side dish. With a delicious seasoned bread crumb topping, it has a bit of a stuffing vibe so it's perfect for a holiday side dish.
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Total Time 1 hr
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 204 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 28 oz pkg frozen cut okra thawed, patted dry
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup herb bread crumbs divided
  • ½ cup butter
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 1 chili pepper finely diced
  • ½ teaspoon cardamom
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • ½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese divided

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In small bowl, melt butter and mix with bread crumbs; set aside.
  • Put okra in a greased 9" x 13" casserole dish and add beaten egg. Mix in onion, cardamom, salt, pepper, half the bread crumbs and half the cheese.
  • Bake for 35 to 40 minutes. Sprinkle on the rest of the cheese and bread crumbs. Bake 10-15 more minutes.
All information presented on this site is intended for informational purposes only and nutrition may vary according to exact products and the online nutrition calculator being used. I am not a certified nutritionist and any nutritional information shared on EatMoveMake.com should only be used as a general guideline.

Nutrition

Calories: 204kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 59mgSodium: 427mgPotassium: 87mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 538IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 88mgIron: 1mg
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Liz is a midwestern mom gone southern (accent in transition). She lives in North Carolina and loves cooking, baking, traveling, movies, crafts, hot and cold tea, wine, pizza and the occasional nap. She also revels in the fact she's a crazy cat lady.

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