Description
This Mexican Cornbread Casserole is a hearty and cheesy one-pan meal combining seasoned ground beef, sweet corn, and diced tomatoes with green chilies, topped with a fluffy cornbread crust and melted cheddar cheese. Perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner with bold southwestern flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Vegetables
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 can (14.75 ounces) cream-style corn
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chilies
Seasoning and Cheese
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
Cornbread Batter
- 1 box (8.5 ounces) Jiffy cornbread mix
- 2 eggs
- 1/3 cup whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) so it’s ready for baking the casserole once the ingredients are prepared.
- Brown the Ground Beef: In a cast iron skillet, cook the ground beef over medium-high heat until it’s fully browned. Drain off any excess grease to keep the casserole from getting greasy.
- Combine Corn and Seasoning: Add the cream-style corn, frozen corn, diced tomatoes with green chilies, and taco seasoning to the skillet with the beef. Stir well and cook together for 5 minutes to meld the flavors.
- Add Cheese to Beef Mixture: Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the beef and corn mixture in the skillet.
- Prepare Cornbread Batter: In a separate bowl, combine the Jiffy cornbread mix with eggs and whole milk. Stir until the batter is smooth and well mixed.
- Assemble the Casserole: Spread the prepared cornbread batter evenly over the cheesy beef and corn mixture in the skillet.
- Bake the Casserole: Place the skillet in the oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the cornbread is golden brown and cooked through.
- Add Remaining Cheese: Remove the skillet from the oven, sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of cheddar cheese over the top, and return to bake for an additional 5 minutes until the cheese melts completely.
- Cool and Serve: Let the casserole cool slightly before slicing and serving to allow it to set and make it easier to cut.
Notes
- Use a cast iron skillet for even cooking and easy stovetop to oven transition.
- Drain grease from beef to prevent a greasy casserole.
- Adjust the level of spiciness by choosing mild or hot diced tomatoes with green chilies.
- Can substitute the Jiffy mix with your favorite cornbread mix if preferred.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated for a quick meal the next day.
