Mexican Cornbread Casserole
Fall in love with this Mexican Cornbread Casserole. A tasty main meal perfect for any weeknight family dinner!
Looking for more Mexican inspired dishes? Try Mexican Lasagna, Taco Casserole, and Taco Pizza.
Mexican Cornbread Casserole
A delicious mixture of ground beef, rotel, corn, and of course cheese, topped with a tasty sweet cornbread.
- Easy to Make. This casserole is simple to prepare, making it a convenient option for busy weeknights.
- Versatile. Prepare to wow your family with this fun dinner and then have a variety of toppings to pair with it. People can choose to add avocado, sour cream, tomatoes, and more cheese!
- Perfect for a Crowd. This makes a large dinner, perfect for a big group! It has all the flavors and textures for a fun spin on Taco Tuesday.
- Great Leftovers. Because it makes such a large pan, it makes tasty leftovers. You can even freeze a portion for a few months down the road.
Ingredients For Mexican Cornbread Casserole
- Ground beef. Ground beef is a go-to for Mexican dishes. You can also use ground turkey, ground chicken, or a meat substitute.
- Cream of mushroom soup. A great way to add a creamy texture and taste. You can also use cream of chicken soup but it tastes better with cream of mushroom soup.
- Corn. Use canned corn for this recipe. Don’t drain, you want the added juices.
- Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies. This adds the perfect mild heat while adding tasty vegetables. Don’t drain!
- Taco seasoning. Get that authentic taco taste with your favorite taco seasoning. I used original, you can also use less sodium.
- Salt, pepper, and onion powder. These seasonings will enhance the overall flavor of the casserole and add some extra yummy flavors.
- Shredded Mexican cheese blend. I love using pre-shredded cheese! It makes for a quick and easy way to add cheesy goodness to a recipe on a busy weeknight.
- Jiffy cornbread mix. This is a great cornbread mix that’s easy to use and goes well with everything!
- Eggs and milk. To help get that fluffy and delicious cornbread texture. Any percentage of milk will work.
Tips for the Best Results
- Drain The Beef. Be sure to drain the cooked ground beef before you add in the other ingredients. You don’t want all that extra grease in your dish.
- Season Generously. Don’t be afraid to season the ground beef mixture with plenty of spices. Mexican flavors are bold, so be sure to taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
- Add Extra Vegetables. Make it your own by adding in extra vegetables to the ground beef mixture like bell peppers, onions, or jalapeños.
- Mix The Cornbread Batter Lightly. When mixing the cornbread batter, be careful not to overmix. Mix until just combined so you get that fluffy and delicious cornbread.
- Rest. For best results, make sure to let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving. The flavors meld together and it’s easier to serve.
- Toppings. Serve the casserole with your favorite toppings like, sour cream, salsa, avocado, or fresh cilantro. Yum!
How To Make Easy Mexican Cornbread Casserole
- Preheat. Start by preheating the oven to 400°F. Spray a 9×13 baking dish with nonstick cooking
spray. - Mixture. Cook the ground beef and drain the excess grease. Add the cream of mushroom soup, corn, and Rotel to the pan to the ground beef. Sprinkle with taco seasoning, salt, pepper and onion powder. Stir all together.
- Cook. Boil the taco mixture for about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the cheese. Pour the cooked mixture in the prepared baking dish.
- Mix. In a large bowl, mix the cornbread mix, eggs, and milk until well combined.
- Top. Spread the cornbread mixture evenly over the top of the ground beef mixture.
- Bake. Place the baking dish in the oven for 15-20 minutes or until the cornbread is slightly browned. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with more shredded cheese. Bake for 2 more minutes, or until the cheese is melted and starts to brown.
- Serve. with sour cream, fresh pico de gallo, and avocado slices.
What To Serve With Mexican Cornbread Casserole
This Mexican Cornbread Casserole makes a tasty weeknight meal. Serve it with Air Fryer Corn on the Cob, Cucumber Tomato Salad, or black bean and corn salsa to make this a complete meal!
Leftovers & Storing
- Store. If you have any leftover casserole store in the refrigerator with plastic wrap over the top for 3-4 days. This can also be easily frozen in a freezer friendly container for 2 months.
- Reheat leftovers. Reheat leftovers in the microwave for about 30 seconds at a time until heated all the way through. Or if you need to reheat a large amount, you can reheat them in the oven.
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Mexican Cornbread Casserole
Mexican Cornbread Casserole made with ground beef, Rotel, and corn topped with tasty cornbread and cheese. A perfect weeknight family dinner.
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Spray a 9×13 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
- Brown the ground beef; drain.
- Add the cream of mushroom soup, corn, and Rotel to the pan to the ground beef. Stir.
- Add taco seasoning, salt, pepper, and onion powder. Stir.
- Bring to a boil about 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat, stir in 2 cups shredded cheese.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Spread evenly.
- In a large bowl, mix the cornbread mix, eggs, and milk until well combined.
- Spread the cornbread mixture evenly over the top of the ground beef mixture.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the cornbread is slightly browned.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheese on top of the cornbread. Bake for 2-4 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
- Serve with sour cream, fresh pico de gallo, and avocado slices.
Notes
- Drain The Beef. Be sure to drain the cooked ground beef before you add in the other ingredients. You don’t want all that extra grease in your dish.
- Season Generously. Don’t be afraid to season the ground beef mixture with plenty of spices. Mexican flavors are bold, so be sure to taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
- Add Extra Vegetables. Make it your own by adding in extra vegetables to the ground beef mixture like bell peppers, onions, or jalapenos.
- Mix The Cornbread Batter Lightly. When mixing the cornbread batter, be careful not to overmix. Mix until just combined so you get that fluffy and delicious cornbread.
- Rest. For best results, make sure to let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving. The flavors meld together and it’s easier to serve.
- Toppings. Serve the casserole with your favorite toppings like, sour cream, salsa, avocado, or fresh cilantro. Yum!
Serving: 1g, Calories: 424kcal, Carbohydrates: 38g, Protein: 22g, Fat: 21g, Saturated Fat: 9g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 8g, Trans Fat: 0.4g, Cholesterol: 87mg, Sodium: 1166mg, Potassium: 266mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 11g, Vitamin A: 594IU, Vitamin C: 2mg, Calcium: 449mg, Iron: 3mg
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