Mexican Cornbread Casserole
This Mexican Cornbread Casserole is full of hearty flavors and perfect for those weekend brunch indulgences.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef lean
- 1 onion chopped, medium
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 1 cup corn thawed, frozen
- 1 diced tomatoes drained, 14.5-ounce can
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cornmeal yellow
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- 1 egg large
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef and onion until beef is browned and onions are soft. Drain off any excess fat.
- Stir the taco seasoning, corn, and diced tomatoes into the beef mixture. Spread evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix flour, cornmeal, baking powder, and salt. Add milk, egg, and oil; stir until just combined. Fold in half of the cheese.
- Spoon the cornbread batter over the beef layer in the dish. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the cornbread topping is golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 510
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 510kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 47g | 16% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 98mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 432mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 765mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 335IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 291mg | 29% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.