Easy Cornbread Taco Bake
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
429 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Easy Cornbread Taco Bake
Description
The Easy Cornbread Taco Bake combines spiced ground beef cooked with taco seasoning and chili without beans, mixed with mexicorn and half of the shredded cheddar cheese. This filling simmers to meld flavors while the cornbread batter is prepared separately with evaporated mexicorn and the remaining cheddar cheese folded in. The taco meat mixture is spread in a baking dish and topped with the cheesy cornbread batter, then baked at 375°F until golden and set. The contrast of savory meat with the soft, cheesy cornbread topping creates a satisfying texture and flavor balance.
The warmth and slight sweetness of the cornbread complements the spiced beef and chili, while the addition of toppings like sour cream, salsa, avocado, tomato, and olives can personalize each serving. This dish serves well as a filling weeknight meal and can be cut into portions for easy serving.
For best results, make sure to drain excess fat from the cooked meat before adding taco seasoning. The cornbread topping spreads evenly over the meat base to create a layered bake that holds together well after baking. Leftovers can be reheated for a quick lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef *or turkey
- 4 tablespoon taco seasoning *or 1 envelope
- 1 can chili without beans
- 11 oz mexicorn *drained
- 2 cups cheddar cheese *shredded and divided
- 2 boxes cornbread mix 8.5 oz boxes, Jiffy brand
- sour cream toppings of choice
- salsa
- tomato
- avocado
- olives
Instructions
- In a large skillet, cook meat until no longer pink. Drain fat.
- Add in taco seasoning and cook according to directions (add water and allow to simmer).
- Stir in can chili w/o beans and 1 cup cheese.
- Allow to simmer on low.
- In a large bowl, combine the 2 packages cornbread and mix according to directions.
- Add in Mexicorn and remaining 1 cup cheese to the cornbread. Mix well.
- Remove meat from heat and pour mixture onto a cookie sheet.
- Top with cornbread batter and spread evenly.
- Bake in a preheated oven, 375, for about 20 minutes.
- Remove from oven and cut into desired size pieces. Top with preferred toppings!!
Notes
- Drain fat from cooked meat to avoid a greasy casserole.
- Use sour cream, salsa, tomato, avocado, and olives as fresh topping options to enhance flavor and texture.
- This bake is suitable for customizing with ground turkey instead of beef if preferred.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 429 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 429kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 50g | 17% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 41mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 738mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 294mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 218IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 5% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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