Description
Mexican Cornbread Casserole is a savory dish that brings together layers of seasoned ground beef, sweet corn, and gooey cheese, all topped with a golden cornbread crust. This comforting casserole is perfect for family dinners or gatherings, combining rich flavors and satisfying textures in one easy-to-make meal. With minimal prep time and simple steps, you can whip up this crowd-pleaser that everyone will love. Feel free to customize it by adding your favorite vegetables or spices to make it your own.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 Pound Ground Beef
- 1 Can (14.75 Ounces) Cream-Style Corn
- 1 Cup Frozen Corn
- 1 Can (10 Ounces) Diced Tomatoes and Green Chilies (Rotel)
- 1 Packet (1 Ounce) Taco Seasoning
- 2 Cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- 1 Box (8.5 Ounces) Jiffy Cornbread Mix
- 2 Eggs
- ⅓ Cup Whole Milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a cast iron skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef and drain excess grease.
- Stir in cream-style corn, frozen corn, diced tomatoes with green chilies, and taco seasoning; cook for 5 minutes.
- Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese on top of the mixture.
- In a separate bowl, combine Jiffy cornbread mix with eggs and milk until just mixed.
- Pour the cornbread batter over the beef mixture evenly.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Top with remaining cheese and bake for an additional 5 minutes until melted.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg