Cowboy Cornbread Casserole
A hearty and comforting casserole with layers of savory beef, beans, and sweet corn topped with golden cornbread and cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can corn, drained
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice)
- 1 box cornbread mix
- 1 egg (for cornbread mix)
- 1 cup milk (for cornbread mix)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Sauté the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until browned; drain excess fat.
- Stir in black beans, corn, and taco seasoning; cook until heated through.
- Transfer the beef mixture to a greased baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- Mix the cornbread mix according to package instructions, adding egg and milk.
- Assemble the layers by pouring the cornbread batter over the beef mixture.
- Sprinkle cheese generously on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Feel free to customize with additional veggies or spices to suit your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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