Layered Cornbread Casserole

Name: Layered Cornbread Casserole
Ingredients: ½ cup corn oil, plus more for baking dish; 1 ¼ cups fine yellow cornmeal, plus more for baking dish; 1 ½ cups whole milk; 1 can (14.75 ounces) cream-style corn; 3 large eggs; ¾ teaspoon baking soda; 2 teaspoons kosher salt (we use Diamond Crystal); 8 ounces cheddar, or a mixture of cheddar and Monterey Jack, shredded (2 cups); 2 cups shredded cooked chicken or turkey (10 ounces); ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves, plus more for serving; ½ cup sliced pickled jalapeños, drained; Salsa, for serving (optional)