Description
Discover the comfort and simplicity of Easy Cowboy Cornbread Casserole: A Hearty and Homely Delight for Beginner Cooks. This crowd-pleasing dish features a savory ground beef filling complemented by a sweet, fluffy cornbread topping, making it an ideal choice for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings. In just under an hour, you can serve up a hearty meal that even the pickiest eaters will love. With minimal cleanup required and the flexibility to customize ingredients to your taste, this recipe is perfect for novice chefs looking to impress family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs lean ground beef
- 14 oz canned corn (drained)
- 14.5 oz canned kidney beans (drained)
- 2 cups salsa
- 1 oz taco seasoning
- 8.5 oz Jiffy corn muffin mix
- 1.5 cups shredded cheese
- 8.25 oz creamed corn
- 2 tbsp milk
- ¼ cup sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Brown ground beef in a large skillet; drain excess grease.
- Stir in corn, kidney beans, salsa, taco seasoning, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Transfer mixture to a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Sprinkle with shredded cheese evenly.
- In a bowl, combine Jiffy mix, creamed corn, milk, and sour cream; stir until just combined.
- Spoon cornbread mixture over cheese layer.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow cooling slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg