Description
Mexican Cornbread Casserole brings comfort straight from grandma’s kitchen to your dinner table. Hearty layers of ground beef, sweet corn, and cheesy cornbread create a satisfying meal your family will absolutely devour.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 box cornbread mix
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 can black beans
- 1 can corn
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
Binding Ingredients:
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup milk
Instructions
- Warm your oven to a toasty 400F and coat a 9×13 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Whisk 2 eggs and ½ cup milk into the cornbread mix until smooth and free of lumps.
- Fold in the drained black beans, corn kernels, 1 cup salsa, 1 cup shredded cheese, and 1 tablespoon taco seasoning until evenly distributed.
- Transfer the vibrant mixture into your prepared baking dish, spreading it into an even layer.
- Slide the casserole into the hot oven and bake for 25-30 minutes until the top turns a golden, appetizing brown.
- Remove from the oven and let your creation rest for 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to settle and the casserole to firm up slightly.
- Slice and serve your hearty Mexican-inspired cornbread casserole while it’s still warm and inviting.
Notes
- Add jalapeños or green chiles for extra heat and zesty flavor that’ll make your cornbread casserole pop with southwestern style.
- Swap ground beef with shredded chicken or plant-based crumbles to customize protein options and accommodate different dietary needs.
- Top with fresh cilantro, sour cream, or sliced avocado right before serving to add brightness and creamy texture.
- For a gluten-free version, use a gluten-free cornbread mix and double-check that your taco seasoning doesn’t contain wheat-based additives.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 325 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 13 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg