Description
Savory cowboy cornbread casserole blends hearty southwestern flavors with comforting textures. Ranch-inspired ingredients create a satisfying meal that delivers rustic charm and delicious southwestern warmth you’ll crave.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 can corn kernels, drained (15 oz)
- 1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies (10 oz)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 box cornbread mix (8.5 oz)
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 egg
- 1/3 cup milk
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 375F (190C) and coat a 9×13 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Brown ground beef in a skillet, carefully draining any accumulated fat.
- Incorporate taco seasoning into the meat, then fold in diced tomatoes with chilies and corn, simmering for 2-3 minutes to meld flavors.
- Spread the seasoned beef mixture evenly across the prepared baking dish, creating a uniform base layer.
- Generously sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the meat mixture, ensuring complete coverage.
- Prepare cornbread batter by whisking egg and milk into the dry mix until smooth and consistent.
- Gently pour cornbread batter across the cheese and meat layer, using a spatula to distribute evenly.
- Slide the casserole into the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes until cornbread turns golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow the casserole to rest for 5 minutes after removing from oven, which helps set the layers and makes serving easier.
Notes
- Customize the heat level by choosing mild or spicy taco seasoning to match your family’s taste preferences.
- For a leaner version, swap ground beef with ground turkey or chicken without losing the hearty flavor profile.
- Consider adding diced bell peppers or jalapeños to increase vegetable content and boost nutritional value.
- Prepare cornbread mix from scratch instead of using packaged mix for a more homemade texture and reduced processed ingredients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 449 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg