Description
This Mexican Cornbread Casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that combines the flavors of taco seasoning, cornbread, and cheesy goodness. It’s a comforting meal the whole family will love.
Ingredients
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For the Meat Mixture:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 packet taco seasoning or 2 tablespoons homemade taco seasoning
- 1 can (15 oz) corn, drained
- 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies (like Rotel)
For the Cornbread Topping:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 box (8.5 oz) cornbread mix (such as Jiffy)
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup sour cream (optional for extra moisture)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter for greasing
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Cook the Meat Mixture: In a skillet, cook the ground beef and onion until browned. Add taco seasoning, corn, and diced tomatoes. Simmer, then set aside.
- Prepare the Cornbread Batter: In a bowl, mix cornbread mix, milk, egg, and sour cream (if using).
- Assemble and Bake: Grease a baking dish, spread the meat mixture, sprinkle with cheese, then top with cornbread batter. Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden.
- Serve: Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Add chopped jalapeños or green chilies for extra heat.
- Try substituting ground turkey or adding black beans for variation.
- Serve with sour cream, salsa, or avocado on the side.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 810mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
