Description
Mexican Cornbread Casserole is a comforting, flavorful dish that combines savory ground beef, sweet corn, and spicy jalapeños, all topped with a fluffy cornbread crust. This crowd-pleasing casserole is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, offering layers of texture and taste in every bite. With vibrant ingredients and simple preparation, it’s sure to become a favorite at your dining table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 can (15 oz) sweet corn, drained
- 2 jalapeños, chopped
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat, then season with salt, pepper, cumin, and chili powder. Stir in the chopped jalapeños and sweet corn.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk until well combined.
- In another bowl, mix the cornmeal with seasoning and any remaining spices.
- Spread the beef mixture evenly in the baking dish. Pour the egg-milk mixture over it, followed by topping with the seasoned cornmeal mix.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown on top. Serve hot, optionally garnished with additional cheese.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg