Description
This Easy Cheesy Cornbread Taco Casserole Recipe combines the flavors of a taco with a comforting cornbread casserole. It’s a delicious and satisfying dish that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground beef, browned
- 2 tsp chopped garlic
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 14 oz can diced tomatoes
- 1 tsp chili powder*
- 1 tsp cumin*
- 1 tsp oregano*
- 1 tsp garlic powder*
- 1 tsp salt*
- 1 tsp paprika*
- 3/4 cup water
Cornbread Topping:
- 1 1/4 cups flour**
- 3/4 cup cornmeal**
- 1/4 cup sugar**
- 2 tsp baking powder**
- 1/2 tsp salt**
- 1 egg, beaten**
- 1/4 cup canola oil**
- 1 cup milk**
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a casserole dish.
- Cook beef mixture: In a skillet, brown the ground beef with garlic. Add corn, diced tomatoes, spices, and water. Simmer for a few minutes.
- Prepare cornbread topping: In a bowl, mix flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add egg, oil, and milk, mixing until just combined.
- Assemble casserole: Pour beef mixture into the casserole dish. Spoon cornbread batter over the top.
- Bake: Bake for about 25-30 minutes until cornbread is golden and cooked through.
- Serve: Let it cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- *You can adjust the spice levels to your preference.
- **For a quicker option, you can use a store-bought cornbread mix instead of making the cornbread from scratch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg