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Cowboy Cornbread Casserole

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A delicious and hearty one-skillet dish that combines Mexican flavors with a comforting cornbread topping, perfect for family dinners and potlucks.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Comfort Food, Mexican
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 pounds ground beef Use fresh ground beef for the best flavor.
  • 1 cup onion (diced)
  • 3 tablespoons taco seasoning Or 1 store-bought packet.
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 can (14.5 ounce) black beans (drained)
  • 1 can (14.5 ounce) corn (drained)
  • 24 ounce thick salsa
  • 4 ounce green chiles In a can.
  • 2 cups shredded cheese (pepper jack and cheddar) Feel free to use different cheese types.
  • 1 box (8.5 ounce) Jiffy corn muffin mix
  • 1 can (14 ounce) creamed corn
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 0.25 cup sour cream

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Heat a large oven-safe skillet on medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and diced onions, cooking until the beef is browned, about 6-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
  3. Stir in the taco seasoning, salt, pepper, salsa, corn, black beans, and green chiles. Mix everything until well combined, then turn off the heat.
  4. Sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly over the mixture in the skillet.
  5. In a medium bowl, mix together the Jiffy cornbread mix, creamed corn, milk, egg, and sour cream until smooth.
  6. Spread the cornbread mixture evenly over the top of the cheese in the skillet.
Baking
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the cornbread topping is cooked through and lightly golden.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 800mgFiber: 8gSugar: 5g

Notes

Serve hot with your favorite taco toppings like sour cream, jalapeños, or avocado.
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