Description
Cowboy Cornbread Casserole brings comfort straight from ranch kitchens, blending hearty ground beef and sweet corn into a one-pan meal that feeds hungry families fast. Grab some skillet space and get ready to savor a seriously satisfying dinner that comes together in no time.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1.5 pounds ground beef
- 2 boxes cornbread mix
- 2 eggs
- 1 can Rotel
- 1 can corn
- 1 can pinto beans
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- ⅔ cup milk
Optional Toppings:
- Sour cream
- Pico de gallo
- Cotija cheese
- Salsa
- Jalapeños
Instructions
- Warm your oven to 425°F and prepare a 9″x13″ baking dish with non-stick spray.
- Mix 2 boxes of cornbread mix with 2 eggs and ⅔ cup milk, creating a smooth batter.
- Brown 1.5 pounds ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat, draining excess fat.
- Sprinkle 1 packet of taco seasoning over the beef and stir thoroughly.
- Add 1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese, 1 can drained corn, 1 can pinto beans, and 1 can Rotel to the skillet.
- Simmer the meat mixture for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to blend flavors.
- Pour the meat mixture into the cornbread batter and mix until completely combined.
- Transfer the entire mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading evenly.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake at 425°F for 45 minutes.
- Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should come out clean.
- Allow the casserole to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with optional toppings like sour cream, pico de gallo, Cotija cheese, salsa, or jalapeños.
Notes
- Use lean ground beef to reduce excess grease and keep the casserole from becoming too oily.
- Let the cornbread casserole rest for 10-15 minutes after baking to help it set and make slicing easier.
- For a gluten-free version, select a gluten-free cornbread mix and verify all other ingredients are gluten-free.
- Customize the heat level by choosing mild or spicy taco seasoning and Rotel tomatoes based on your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 470 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 890 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg