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Loaded Mexican Cornbread Casserole

Loaded Mexican Cornbread Casserole

This Loaded Mexican Cornbread Casserole is a delicious blend of flavors, combining ground beef, beans, and a cheesy cornbread topping.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course main dish
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6 servings
Calories 332 kcal

Equipment

  • 8-inch Square Baking Dish
  • pot or large skillet

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 2 tablespoons Homemade Taco Seasoning or 1 package store-bought taco seasoning
  • 1 15-ounce can black beans rinsed & drained
  • 2 cups frozen corn thawed
  • 1 2.25-ounce can sliced black olives drained
  • 1 batch Homemade Cornbread Mix or 1 (8.5 oz.) package store-bought cornbread mix, plus ingredients to prepare as directed
  • 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
  • 1 4-ounce can diced green chiles

Instructions
 

  • With oven rack in center position, preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease or spray an 8-inch square baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Set a pot or large skillet over medium heat and cook ground beef until browned. Drain grease, stir in salsa and taco seasoning, and bring to a simmer. Cook for 5 minutes on low until thickened. Stir in black beans, corn, and black olives, and transfer mixture to prepared baking dish, spreading it in an even layer.
  • Prepare cornbread batter according to package directions, stirring in cheddar cheese and green chiles until just combined. Spread batter over beef mixture, smoothing to edges of dish. Bake, uncovered, for 30 to 35 minutes or until cornbread is golden brown and tests done with a toothpick.
  • Serve with sour cream, additional salsa, cheddar cheese, black olives, diced tomatoes, diced avocado, or your favorite garnishes.

Notes

You may use something other than an 8-inch square baking dish as long as it has a similar capacity. Just make sure it's not too deep or the cornbread may not cook through. Use mild salsa, or even tomato sauce, for a mild dish. Use hot salsa if you prefer more spice. You may omit the green chiles if you wish, but they are typically pretty mild (unless they are labeled hot). Corn does not have to be completely thawed.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 332kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 27gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 66mgSodium: 1011mgPotassium: 772mgFiber: 8gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 517IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 184mgIron: 4mg
Keyword beef, casserole, cornbread, Dinner, Easy, loaded
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