Best Mexican Cornbread Casserole

If you love cornbread, you better try this Mexican cornbread casserole by All Wings Everything. It is packed with ground beef, cream of corn, corn, tomatoes, onion, and cheese, making it a delicious meal for the whole family. This dish is super easy to make and ready in less than an hour. It is perfect to serve on holidays, potlucks, or just for dinner at home on a weeknight!

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Cornbread is an easy and quick-to-make bread made from cornmeal. You can pair it with plenty of dishes, such as chili, chicken, cream cheese, spaghetti, or steak. For this recipe, you don’t need to look for a dish to pair it with, as you have the delicious ground beef mixture on the bottom. The savory flavors pair perfectly with the freshly made cornbread and melted cheese. It’s so good, you have to try it at home!

Mexican-Style Cornbread Casserole Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 14 oz cream corn
• 8 oz whole kernel corn
• 10 oz Rotel tomatoes
• 1 small onion (chopped)
• 1 package of taco seasoning
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• 1 teaspoon of black pepper
• 1 teaspoon of onion powder
• 3 to 4 cups of Colby jack cheese
• 2 to 8 oz boxes of Jiffy cornbread mix
• 2 eggs
• 2/3 cups of milk
• 1 teaspoon of ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon of minced garlic

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How to Make Mexican Cornbread Casserole At Home

Step 1:

Place a pan over medium heat, then add the ground beef. Break into pieces and cook until browned.

Step 2:

Mix in the onion and garlic, then drain the grease.

Step 3:

Add the cream of corn, regular corn, Rotel tomatoes, and chilies. Mix until well combined.

Step 4:

Add the taco seasoning, cumin, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well, then let it simmer for 5 minutes uncovered.

Step 5:

Turn the heat off, then add 2 cups of cheese. Mix until the cheese has melted completely. Set it aside.

Step 6:

In a large mixing bowl, add the jiffy mixture, eggs, and milk. Mix well, then preheat your oven to 400F.

Step 7:

Transfer the ground beef mixture into a greased casserole dish. Spread evenly, then pour the cornbread mixture on top. Bake for 17 to 20 minutes until it turns brown on top.

Step 8:

Once done baking, remove from the oven and sprinkle the remaining cheese on top. Place back in the oven and bake until the cheese melts.

Step 9:

Let it rest for 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Best Mexican Cornbread Casserole