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COWBOY CORNBREAD CASSEROLE

Cowboy Cornbread Casserole

Cowboy cornbread casserole is a flavorful, comforting meal that's so easy to make. Seasoned ground beef, corn, pinto beans, and Rotel tomatoes are layered with shredded cheddar cheese and a cornbread topping for a winning dinner!
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
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Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 6 people
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Equipment (affiliate links)

  • 1 9”x13” baking dish sprayed with nonstick spray
  • 1 Large Skillet
  • 1 Medium bowl for cornbread batter

Ingredients

Beef Filling

  • 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef, or ground turkey
  • 1/2 cup onion diced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 1 (15 ounces) can corn drained
  • 1 (10 ounces) can Rotel tomatoes
  • 1 (15 ounces) can chili beans undrained
  • 2 cups Colby-Jack cheese shredded

Cornbread

  • 2 (8.5 ounce) boxes Jiffy corn muffin mix
  • 1 (15 ounces) can creamed corn
  • 1/2 cup sour cream

Instructions

Beef Filling

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and spray a 9x13 baking dish with nonstick spray.
  • Cook 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef, in a large skillet over medium-high heat until no longer pink. Add the diced 1/2 cup onion, and cook until tender.
    1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef, or ground turkey, 1/2 cup onion
  • Add 1 (15 ounces) can corn, 1 (15 ounces) can chili beans, 1 (10 ounces) can Rotel tomatoes, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 2 teaspoons chili powder, and 2 teaspoons cumin. Stir to combine.
    1 (15 ounces) can corn, 1 (15 ounces) can chili beans, 1 (10 ounces) can Rotel tomatoes, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 2 teaspoons chili powder, 2 teaspoons cumin
  • Pour the beef mixture into the prepared pan, then top it with 2 cups Colby-Jack cheese.
    2 cups Colby-Jack cheese

Cornbread

  • Combine 2 (8.5 ounce) boxes Jiffy corn muffin mix, 1 (15 ounces) can creamed corn, and 1/2 cup sour cream in a medium bowl and mix until you have a thick batter.
    2 (8.5 ounce) boxes Jiffy corn muffin mix, 1 (15 ounces) can creamed corn, 1/2 cup sour cream
  • Spoon the mixture evenly over the casserole.
  • Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the cornbread is golden brown.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 718kcal | Carbohydrates: 80g | Protein: 46g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 1119mg | Potassium: 1247mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 1258IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 360mg | Iron: 7mg