Mexican Cornbread Casserole – A Flavor-Packed Family Favorite!
This Mexican Cornbread Casserole is the perfect combination of savory ground beef, zesty spices, and sweet cornbread, all topped with melty cheese. It’s a crowd-pleasing dish that’s easy to make and packed with bold flavors.
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 14.75 oz can cream-style corn
- 1 8.75 oz can whole kernel corn, undrained
- 1 10 oz can Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
- 1 ounce taco seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 3 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend divided
- 1 17 oz box Jiffy cornbread mix (2 boxes)
- 2 large eggs
- 2/3 cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat and Brown Beef: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown ground beef. Drain excess grease.
- Make Filling: Reduce heat to medium. Add cream-style corn, canned corn, and Rotel (undrained) to the skillet. Stir in taco seasoning, salt, pepper, and onion powder. Simmer for 5 minutes to thicken.
- Combine with Cheese: Remove from heat and stir in 2 cups of shredded Mexican cheese blend until melted.
- Assemble in Baking Dish: Transfer the mixture to a greased 9×13 inch baking dish and spread evenly.
- Make Cornbread Topping: In a bowl, combine cornbread mix, eggs, and milk. Stir until well combined.
- Bake: Pour cornbread batter over the ground beef mixture. Bake for 17-20 minutes, or until cornbread starts to brown.
- Add Cheese and Finish: Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of cheese over the cornbread. Bake for another 4-5 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
- Serve: Remove from oven and let rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for the ground beef.
- If you don’t have Jiffy cornbread mix, you can use another brand or make your own cornbread from scratch.
- For a spicier casserole, use a hot variety of Rotel or add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe Calories: 650 Sugar: 15g Sodium: 1300mg Fat: 40g Saturated Fat: 18g Unsaturated Fat: 18g Trans Fat: 1g Carbohydrates: 50g Fiber: 4g Protein: 30g Cholesterol: 100mg