Cheesy Mexican Cornbread Casserole

Prep Time 25

Cook Time 25

Total Time 50

This Cheesy Mexican Cornbread Casserole. Is the perfect blend of savory, cheesy, and comforting. A flavorful mixture of seasoned ground beef, corn, and Rotel. Topped with a soft. And fluffy cornbread crust. That melts in your mouth. It’s perfect for family dinners. Bringing a little taste of Mexican-inspired flavors. To your kitchen. With minimal effort. Plus, it’s loaded with cheesy goodness. Making every bite. Irresistibly delicious. Serve it with a side of salsa. Or guacamole. For the ultimate comfort meal!

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Servings

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef
14.75 ounces cream-style corn
8.75 ounces canned corn
10 ounces Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies
1 ounce taco seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
3 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
17 ounces Jiffy cornbread mix 2 boxes
2 large eggs
2/3 cup milk

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 400°F.
In a large sauté pan. Over medium-high heat. Cook the ground beef. Breaking it apart. As it browns. Once fully cooked. Drain any excess grease. And reduce the heat to medium.
Next, add the cream-style corn, canned corn, and Rotel tomatoes (without draining). To the pan. Stir to combine. All the ingredients.
Sprinkle in the taco seasoning. Salt, pepper. And onion powder. Mix well. And let the mixture simmer. For about 5 minutes to thicken.
After simmering. Remove the pan from heat. And stir in 2 cups of shredded Mexican cheese. Until fully melted. And combined.
Transfer the beef. And corn mixture. Into a greased 9x13-inch baking dish. Spreading it out evenly.
In a large mixing bowl. Combine the cornbread mix. Eggs, and milk. Stir until smooth. With no large lumps.
Pour the cornbread batter. Evenly over the beef mixture. In the baking dish.
Bake the casserole. For 17-20 minutes. Or until the cornbread. Is golden brown on top.
Once the cornbread is baked. Remove the dish. From the oven. And sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheese on top.
Return the dish. To the oven. For another 4-5 minutes. Just until the cheese is melted. And bubbly.
Let the casserole cool. For a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Notes

To make this recipe gluten-free. Simply swap out the Jiffy cornbread mix. For a gluten-free cornbread mix. Many gluten-free options are available. And they work just as well. Keeping the cornbread fluffy and golden. Additionally, double-check your taco seasoning. To ensure it’s gluten-free. As some store-bought brands. May contain hidden gluten. With these simple swaps. You can enjoy this cheesy, flavorful casserole. Without any gluten worries!

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