Mexican Cornbread Casserole

This Mexican Cornbread Casserole is the perfect combination of hearty taco-seasoned beef, sweet corn, peppers, green chiles, melty cheddar cheese, and fluffy cornbread. It's an easy, family-friendly dinner that brings together all the flavors of a taco night and a comforting casserole in one dish.

The seasoned ground beef mixture creates a flavorful base packed with vegetables, corn, Rotel tomatoes, and green chiles. A layer of cheddar cheese melts into the filling while the cornbread topping bakes into a golden, fluffy crust that soaks up all the delicious flavors underneath.

This is the kind of meal that's perfect for busy weeknights because it comes together quickly with simple ingredients you may already have on hand. It's hearty enough to stand on its own but also pairs beautifully with your favorite Mexican-inspired toppings and sides.

The combination of savory beef, sweet cornbread, spicy tomatoes, and melted cheese creates a comforting casserole that's always a hit with both kids and adults. Plus, leftovers reheat beautifully, making it a great meal-prep option.

Ingredients

• 1 pound lean ground beef

• 1 onion, diced

• 1 bell pepper, diced

• 1 can whole kernel corn, drained and rinsed

• 1 can Rotel tomatoes, undrained

• 1 can diced green chiles, undrained

• 1 packet taco seasoning

• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

• 1 box Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix

• ⅔ cup milk

• 2 eggs

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.

2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef.

3. Add the diced onion and bell pepper and cook for about 7 minutes, or until softened.

4. Stir in the drained corn, Rotel tomatoes with juice, green chiles with juice, and taco seasoning.

5. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until everything is well combined.

6. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix, milk, and eggs until smooth.

7. Spread the meat mixture evenly into an 11x7-inch baking dish.

8. Sprinkle the cheddar cheese evenly over the meat mixture.

9. Carefully pour the cornbread batter over the cheese layer and spread gently if needed.

10. Bake for 25 minutes, or until the cornbread is golden brown and cooked through.

11. Allow the casserole to rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Tips

• Use freshly shredded cheddar cheese for the best melt and flavor.

• If you like extra heat, use hot Rotel or add diced jalapeños.

• Letting the casserole rest before serving helps it hold together when sliced.

• Ground turkey can be substituted for the ground beef.

• A toothpick inserted into the cornbread should come out clean when it's done.

Serving Ideas

Serve this Mexican Cornbread Casserole topped with sour cream, sliced green onions, cilantro, diced avocado, or your favorite salsa. It pairs perfectly with a simple green salad, Mexican rice, refried beans, or tortilla chips.

The combination of seasoned beef, vegetables, melted cheese, and fluffy cornbread makes this an easy comfort food dinner that's packed with flavor and guaranteed to satisfy. It's simple, hearty, and exactly the kind of meal that brings everyone back for seconds.