Description
Easy Cowboy Cornbread Casserole is a comforting one-dish meal that combines savory ground beef, hearty beans, and sweet cornbread for a delightful experience. Perfect for beginner cooks, this recipe is not only simple to prepare but also customizable to suit various tastes. With just 15 minutes of prep time and everything cooked in one pan, it’s an ideal solution for busy weeknights or gatherings. The cheesy topping and flavorful filling make it a family favorite that everyone will love. Serve it alongside a fresh salad or warm cornbread muffins for a complete meal that brings warmth and satisfaction to the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs lean ground beef
- 14 oz canned corn, drained
- 14.5 oz canned kidney beans, drained
- 2 cups salsa
- 1 oz taco seasoning
- 8.5 oz Jiffy corn muffin mix
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheese
- 8.25 oz creamed corn
- 2 tbsp milk
- ¼ cup sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef; drain excess grease.
- Stir in corn, beans, salsa, taco seasoning, water, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder until combined.
- Pour the mixture into a greased 9×13 inch baking dish and layer with cheese.
- In a bowl, mix Jiffy cornbread mix with creamed corn, milk, and sour cream until just combined.
- Spoon the cornbread batter over the cheese layer.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until golden brown; let cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg