5.0 from 15 votes
Mexican Cornbread Casserole
An irresistibly cheesy Mexican cornbread casserole the family will love. Use chicken or beef in this Tex-Mex classic!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 325 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican-American Fusion
Ingredients
- 3 cooked boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 1 small red onion, diced
- 15 ounce canned black beans, drained
- 7 ounce canned fire roasted chiles (mild or hot)
- 2 cups corn kernels use fire roasted if you like.
- 14 ounces salsa, I like to use fresh refrigerated salsa
- 1 ounce packet of taco seasoning
- 2 cups shredded cheese, divided. Feel free to add extra cheese if you like.
- 15 ounce package cornbread mix you will prepare according to package instructions.
garnish
- 6 scallions, thinly sliced
- cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375F.
- Spread out the chicken into your 9x13 casserole. Scatter the red onions on top. Spoon the drained beans and canned chiles over that. Note: I drain the beans but not the chiles.
- Add the corn kernels and salsa, followed by the taco seasoning. Add one cup of the cheese and give everything a good toss to combine.
- Prepare your cornbread mix according to the package instructions. Don't add all of the liquid at once, save some back and add slowly until you have a somewhat thick but spreadable batter. Some batters are very thin and can seep into the casserole as it bakes. Fold in the remaining cup of cheese and spread the batter over the top of your casserole.
- Bake the casserole for 45 minutes, or until the cornbread is golden on top and done through. Do a toothpick test to check.
- Serve hot with green onions and cilantro to garnish.
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Notes
- If you prepare the casserole ahead of time, do not add the cornbread batter until ready to bake. Bring a cold casserole up to room temperature before baking to allow it to cook evenly.
Nutrition Information
Calories
325kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
43g
(14%)
Protein
17g
(34%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
0.003g
Cholesterol
34mg
(11%)
Sodium
970mg
(40%)
Potassium
455mg
(13%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
651IU
(13%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
148mg
(15%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 325
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 325kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 43g | 14% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.003g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 34mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 970mg | 40% |
| Potassium | 455mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 651IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 148mg | 15% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.