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Mexican Cornbread Casserole

Delicious Mexican Cornbread Casserole Recipe in 45 Minutes

This Mexican Cornbread Casserole is an easy and delicious fusion dish that’s sure to impress anyone at the dinner table.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Meat and Vegetables
  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 medium onion
  • 1 cup bell peppers
Casserole Base
  • 1 cup cornbread mix
  • 1 cup sweet corn
  • 1 cup salsa
Seasoning and Toppings
  • 2 tbsp taco seasoning
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Baking dish

Method
 

Preparation and Cooking
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
  2. In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef. Drain excess fat and add onions and bell peppers; sauté until softened.
  3. Stir in taco seasoning and salsa; let simmer on low heat for about 5 minutes.
  4. Prepare cornbread mix according to package instructions, incorporating sweet corn.
  5. In the baking dish, layer half of the cornbread batter, followed by half of the meat mixture and half of the cheese. Repeat layers.
  6. Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 19gFat: 20g

Notes

Feel free to customize the ingredients by substituting ground beef with turkey or adding black beans for a vegetarian option.

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