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Mexican Cornbread Casserole Recipe

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  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Bake, Casserole
  • Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired, American

Description

This Mexican Cornbread Casserole is a hearty and cheesy dish with a Southwestern flair! A flavorful ground beef mixture with corn and Rotel is topped with a golden cornbread crust and baked to perfection. It’s a satisfying and easy-to-make casserole that’s perfect for a weeknight dinner or a potluck gathering.

Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 (14.75 oz) can cream-style corn
  • 1 (8.75 oz) can whole kernel corn, undrained
  • 1 (10 oz) can Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
  • 1 ounce taco seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 3 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend, divided
  • 1 (17 oz) box Jiffy cornbread mix (2 boxes)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2/3 cup milk

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Brown Beef: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown ground beef. Drain excess grease.
  2. Make Filling: Reduce heat to medium. Add cream-style corn, canned corn, and Rotel (undrained) to the skillet. Stir in taco seasoning, salt, pepper, and onion powder. Simmer for 5 minutes to thicken.
  3. Combine with Cheese: Remove from heat and stir in 2 cups of shredded Mexican cheese blend until melted.
  4. Assemble in Baking Dish: Transfer the mixture to a greased 9×13 inch baking dish and spread evenly.
  5. Make Cornbread Topping: In a bowl, combine cornbread mix, eggs, and milk. Stir until well combined.
  6. Bake: Pour cornbread batter over the ground beef mixture. Bake for 17-20 minutes, or until cornbread starts to brown.
  7. Add Cheese and Finish: Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of cheese over the cornbread. Bake for another 4-5 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
  8. Serve: Remove from oven and let rest for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

  • You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for the ground beef.
  • If you don’t have Jiffy cornbread mix, you can use another brand or make your own cornbread from scratch.
  • For a spicier casserole, use a hot variety of Rotel or add a pinch of cayenne pepper.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
  • Calories: 650
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 1300mg
  • Fat: 40g
  • Saturated Fat: 18g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 18g
  • Trans Fat: 1g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 100mg

Find it online: https://emilyquickdinners.com/mexican-cornbread-casserole-recipe/