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Mexican Cornbread Casserole

Mexican Cornbread Casserole

Delicious Mexican Cornbread Casserole ready in just 45 minutes. Perfect for family dinners with vibrant flavors.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Meat and Vegetables
  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
Canned Goods
  • 1 can (15 oz) sweet corn, drained
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with juice
Spices
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
Cornbread Topping
  • 1 box (8.5 oz) cornbread mix
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Baking dish

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and spray a large skillet with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. Sauté chopped onions and bell peppers in the skillet for about 5 minutes until softened.
  3. Add the ground beef and cook until browned; drain any excess fat.
  4. Stir in corn, diced tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, and paprika; simmer for 5 minutes.
  5. Prepare the cornbread mix according to package instructions.
  6. Spread the meat mixture in a greased baking dish, pour cornbread batter over it, and top with shredded cheese.
  7. Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 20gFat: 18g

Notes

Feel free to add jalapeños for extra heat or replace ground beef with ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option.

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