Description
Hearty cowboy cornbread casserole delivers pure comfort with rich, savory layers of ground beef, corn, and cheesy cornbread goodness. Southern-style warmth welcomes you home with each delicious, homemade spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef
- 1 can (15 ounces / 425 grams) corn kernels, drained
- 1 can (15 ounces / 425 grams) cream-style corn
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) shredded cheddar cheese
Supplementary Ingredients:
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 packet cornbread mix
- 2 eggs
- 2/3 cup (160 milliliters) milk
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat oven to 375°F and coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray for effortless release.
- Sauté ground beef and onions in a skillet over medium heat until meat browns and onions turn translucent, carefully draining any accumulated fat.
- Enhance the meat mixture with chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, creating a robust flavor profile.
- Incorporate whole and cream-style corn kernels into the seasoned meat, stirring to distribute ingredients evenly.
- Fold half the shredded cheese into the meat and corn mixture, ensuring a consistent blend of textures and flavors.
- Transfer the hearty meat mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it into an even layer.
- Prepare cornbread batter by combining mix with eggs and milk according to package instructions, whisking until smooth.
- Gently pour cornbread batter over the meat mixture, covering the entire surface completely.
- Sprinkle remaining cheese across the top, creating a golden, melty finish.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until cornbread turns golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow casserole to rest for 5 minutes before serving, enabling flavors to settle and making cutting easier.
Notes
- Customize heat levels by adjusting chili powder or adding jalapeños for extra kick.
- Make it gluten-free by using gluten-free cornbread mix and checking ingredient labels carefully.
- Swap ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for lighter protein options.
- Enhance flavor by adding fresh chopped cilantro or green onions as a garnish before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 371 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 540 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg