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Mexican Cornbread Casserole

Make this flavorful Mexican Cornbread Casserole with savory layers of beef, veggies, cornbread, and cheese. With minimum effort and maximum flavor, you are going to love this easy weeknight dinner!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Cooling
5 mins
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 223 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

For the filling:
  • 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
  • 1 bell pepper (finely chopped)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 3 tablespoons taco seasoning (equivalent of 1 packet)
  • 1 (15 ounce) can southwest style corn (drained)
  • 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chiles
  • 1 (10 ounce) can dice tomatoes with green chiles (like Rotel)
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
For the cornbread:
  • 1 (8 ounce box) Jiffy corn muffin mix
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 (15 ounce) can creamed corn
  • 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend) Divided
Optional toppings:
  • sour cream
  • Diced avocado
  • cilantro
  • shredded cheese
  • diced tomatoes
  • green onion

Instructions

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  1. Gather ingredients and preheat oven to 350℉.
  2. Heat oil, sauté onions and peppers. Add Ground beef, cook until browned and onions and peppers are soft.
  3. Add taco seasoning and stir until combined.
  4. Add canned corn, tomato sauce, green chiles, diced tomatoes with green chiles. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Simmer for 15 minutes.
  5. Stir in cheese. Place in greased 9x13 baking dish.
  6. In a bowl, combine corn muffin mix, egg, sour cream, creamed corn and 1 cup of cheddar cheese. Pour and spread on top ground beef mixture. Bake 50-55 minutes at 350℉ or until cornbread rises and is golden brown on the top.
  7. Remove from oven and add remaining cheese to the top and bake 5 more minutes.
  8. Remove from oven and allow to cool 5 minutes before serving. Top with fresh cilantro, tomatoes, jalapeños and sour cream.

Nutrition Information

Calories 223kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 15g (30%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 6g Trans Fat 0.2g Cholesterol 74mg (25%) Sodium 265mg (11%) Potassium 207mg (6%) Fiber 0.5g (2%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 701IU (14%) Vitamin C 14mg (16%) Calcium 171mg (17%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 223

% Daily Value*

Calories 223kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 3g 1%
Protein 15g 30%
Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 6g 30%
Trans Fat 0.2g 10%
Cholesterol 74mg 25%
Sodium 265mg 11%
Potassium 207mg 4%
Fiber 0.5g 2%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 701IU 14%
Vitamin C 14mg 16%
Calcium 171mg 17%
Iron 1mg 6%

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

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