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Cornbread Casserole

Cornbread Casserole is a hearty meal that is delicious and easy to make. This casserole is made from scratch with simple ingredients.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 863 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the beef layer:
  • 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 can 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes
  • 1 can 15 ounces corn, drained
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the cornbread topping:
  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a large skillet, brown ground beef over medium heat. Drain excess fat.
  3. Add onion and garlic to the beef. Cook until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
  4. Stir in diced tomatoes, corn, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  5. Spread the beef mixture in the prepared baking dish.
  6. In a bowl, mix cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  7. In another bowl, whisk together milk, oil, and egg.
  8. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients, stirring just until combined. Fold in shredded cheese.
  9. Spread cornbread batter evenly over the beef mixture.
  10. Bake for 35-40 minutes, until cornbread is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the topping comes out clean.
  11. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Notes

  • For a spicier version, add diced jalapeños to the beef mixture. Y
  • ou could also add a can of drained black beans to the beef mixture for extra protein and fiber.
  • Refrigerate any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Information

Calories 863kcal (43%) Carbohydrates 66g (22%) Protein 39g (78%) Fat 50g (77%) Saturated Fat 18g (90%) Polyunsaturated Fat 8g Monounsaturated Fat 18g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 156mg (52%) Sodium 1713mg (71%) Potassium 1082mg (31%) Fiber 10g (40%) Sugar 13g (26%) Vitamin A 1173IU (23%) Vitamin C 4mg (4%) Calcium 372mg (37%) Iron 10mg (56%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 863

% Daily Value*

Calories 863kcal 43%
Carbohydrates 66g 22%
Protein 39g 78%
Fat 50g 77%
Saturated Fat 18g 90%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8g 47%
Monounsaturated Fat 18g 90%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 156mg 52%
Sodium 1713mg 71%
Potassium 1082mg 23%
Fiber 10g 40%
Sugar 13g 26%
Vitamin A 1173IU 23%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 372mg 37%
Iron 10mg 56%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.