Mexican Cornbread Casserole

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4.7

9 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    55 mins

  • Cooling

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr 10 mins

  • Servings

    12

  • Calories

    223 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    Mexican

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!

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Ingredients

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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 corn drained, southwest style
  • 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chiles
  • 1 (10 ounce) can tomato like Rotel, diced
  • 1 (10 ounce) can green chile like Rotel, diced
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup cheese cheddar or Mexican blend, shredded

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 cheese cheddar or Mexican blend) Divided, shredded

Optional toppings:

  • sour cream
  • avocado diced
  • cilantro
  • cheese shredded
  • diced tomatoes
  • green onion

Instructions

  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

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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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 223 kcal

% 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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