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Mexican Cornbread Casserole
4.6 from 177 votes

Mexican Cornbread Casserole

Mexican Cornbread Casserole is a layered dish combining seasoned ground beef, canned corn, green chilies, and a prepared cornbread batter baked until golden and bubbly. The texture blends moist cornbread with tender beef and sweet corn, making a satisfying comfort food. It's an excellent way to combine familiar Mexican-inspired flavors with classic cornbread.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 384 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • Non-stick cooking spray
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1.25 ounces taco seasoning mix
  • 17 ounces corn muffin mix 2 boxes, Jiffy is recommended
  • 14 ounces cream-style corn canned
  • 14 ounces corn canned
  • 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
  • 4 ounces green chilies canned

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F, and lightly coat a 9x13-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
  2. In a large skillet, cook the beef over medium-high heat until it browns.
  3. Drain the beef, and add the taco seasoning per package directions.
  4. In a large bowl, prepare the corn muffin batter per package directions (but do not bake it yet). Stir in half of the cream-style corn and half of the regular corn.
  5. Spread half of the cornbread batter in the prepared baking pan and top with taco meat.
  6. Mix together the remaining cream-style corn and corn kernels and spread that over the meat.
  7. Sprinkle with half of the grated cheese and all of the green chilies.
  8. Spread the remaining cornbread mixture on top.
  9. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
  10. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until the cornbread is baked through.
  11. Let it sit for about 5 minutes. Then cut into squares to serve with any toppings you desire.

Notes

  • Leftovers can be frozen for up to three months for easy future meals.
  • Substitute half the cheddar cheese with Monterey Jack for a milder, creamier cheese profile.
  • Add ½ teaspoon chipotle powder to the taco seasoning for a smoky flavor variation.

Nutrition Information

Calories 384kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 43g (14%) Protein 14g (28%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Cholesterol 42mg (14%) Sodium 805mg (34%) Potassium 277mg (6%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 11g (22%) Vitamin A 575IU (12%) Vitamin C 5.8mg (6%) Calcium 134mg (13%) Iron 2.3mg (13%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 384

% Daily Value*

Calories 384kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 43g 14%
Protein 14g 28%
Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 42mg 14%
Sodium 805mg 34%
Potassium 277mg 6%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 11g 22%
Vitamin A 575IU 12%
Vitamin C 5.8mg 6%
Calcium 134mg 13%
Iron 2.3mg 13%

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