Cowboy Cornbread Casserole 🌽🍖🔥
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This Cowboy Cornbread Casserole is hearty, cheesy, and packed with bold Southwestern flavors! A layer of savory, seasoned ground beef, beans, and corn is smothered in gooey cheese and topped with a sweet and golden cornbread crust. Perfect for weeknight dinners, potlucks, or when you need some serious comfort food!
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 6-8)
For the Beef Layer:
1 lb ground beef (or ground turkey)
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (10 oz) can Rotel tomatoes (diced tomatoes & green chilies, drained)
1 (15 oz) can black beans or pinto beans, drained & rinsed
1 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
1 packet (1 oz) taco seasoning (or 1 tbsp homemade mix)
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
For the Cornbread Topping:
1 (8.5 oz) box Jiffy cornbread mix (or homemade cornbread batter)
1/3 cup milk
1 egg
2 tbsp butter, melted
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (for extra cheesiness!)
🔥 How to Make It
Step 1: Cook the Beef Mixture
1️⃣ Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13” baking dish.
2️⃣ In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown ground beef and onions until fully cooked (about 5 minutes). Drain excess grease.
3️⃣ Stir in garlic, Rotel tomatoes, beans, corn, taco seasoning, salt, black pepper, and Worcestershire sauce. Simmer for 5 minutes until flavors combine.
4️⃣ Remove from heat and stir in shredded cheese. Spread the mixture evenly into the baking dish.
Step 2: Make the Cornbread Topping
5️⃣ In a bowl, mix Jiffy cornbread mix, milk, egg, and melted butter until smooth.
6️⃣ Stir in shredded cheddar cheese for extra flavor.
Step 3: Assemble & Bake
7️⃣ Pour the cornbread batter evenly over the beef mixture. Spread gently to cover.
8️⃣ Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the cornbread is golden and set.
9️⃣ Let cool for 5 minutes, then serve warm!
💡 Pro Tips & Variations
✔ Want more heat? Add 1 diced jalapeño to the beef or cornbread batter.
✔ Make it extra creamy! Mix 4 oz cream cheese into the beef mixture before baking.
✔ Love BBQ? Add 2 tbsp BBQ sauce to the beef for a smoky twist.
✔ Vegetarian version? Swap the beef for lentils or extra beans.
Why You’ll Love This Casserole
✅ One-dish meal = easy cleanup
✅ Savory, cheesy, and slightly sweet from the cornbread
✅ Perfect for leftovers—tastes even better the next day!
✅ Crowd-pleaser for family dinners & potlucks