Taco Cornbread Casserole
User Reviews
3.7
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
559 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Taco Cornbread Casserole
Description
Taco Cornbread Casserole starts with browned ground beef mixed with taco seasoning and diced tomatoes with green chiles (Ro*Tel brand). This flavorful meat layer is placed in a baking dish and covered with a cornbread batter made from Jiffy corn muffin mix, milk, egg, canned corn, and diced green chiles. The casserole is baked until the cornbread nearly sets, then topped with cheddar cheese and baked briefly more to melt and brown the cheese.
The contrast between the spicy, savory beef and the soft, slightly sweet cornbread topping is a key feature of this casserole. Toppings like sliced jalapeños and olives add extra texture and heat. The dish provides a convenient way to combine classic taco ingredients with southern-style cornbread in a handheld or plated meal.
It’s suitable for feeding a group and pairs well with additional taco toppings or a fresh salad. Preparation involves layering and baking in one dish for ease.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 10 ounces diced tomatoes Ro*Tel brand, with green chiles
- 1 box (8.5 ounces) Jiffy corn muffin mix
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup corn canned
- 4 ounces diced green chiles
- 1 cup cheddar cheese grated
- 1/4 cup jalapeño peppers sliced
- 1/4 cup olives sliced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spray a 9x13 baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Brown the ground beef over medium heat, crumbling as it cooks. Drain fat and return beef to the pan.
- Add the taco seasoning and Ro*Tel (do not drain) to the pan and stir well to combine over medium heat. Cook for 1 minute.
- Transfer the beef to the prepared baking dish and set aside.
- Mix together the corn muffin mix, milk, egg, corn, and chiles until just combined.
- Spread corn muffin mixture over the meat.
- Bake for 10 minutes or until cornbread is nearly set.
- Sprinkle the top with cheese and return to the foven to finish baking, about 5 minutes.
- Serve topped with sliced jalapeno and olives or any other taco toppings you enjoy.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 559 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 559kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 36g | 55% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Cholesterol | 158mg | 53% |
| Sodium | 1300mg | 54% |
| Potassium | 701mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1415IU | 28% |
| Vitamin C | 21.6mg | 24% |
| Calcium | 289mg | 29% |
| Iron | 4.4mg | 24% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
3.7
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