Description
This hearty Ground Beef Jiffy Cornbread Casserole combines savory seasoned beef with sweet cornbread topping for the ultimate comfort food. Perfect for busy weeknights, this family-friendly recipe delivers cozy flavors that will have everyone asking for seconds. Ready in under an hour with simple pantry ingredients!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 large onion, diced
- 2 cups frozen corn
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 boxes (8.5 ounces each) corn muffin mix
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Brown ground beef and onion in skillet over medium heat until cooked through. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in corn, chili powder, cumin, garlic salt, pepper, and drained tomatoes. Cook for 3 minutes then spread mixture in prepared baking dish.
- In medium bowl, whisk together corn muffin mix, eggs, milk, sour cream, and melted butter until smooth. Fold in 1 cup of shredded cheese.
- Pour cornbread batter evenly over beef mixture. Bake for 25 minutes.
- Sprinkle remaining cheese on top and bake for additional 5 minutes. Let rest 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Tips: For extra kick, add ½ teaspoon smoked paprika. Fresh corn can substitute frozen. Storage: Refrigerate leftovers up to 4 days. Substitutions: Ground turkey works instead of beef. Monterey Jack can replace cheddar.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: B
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 780
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 0
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 28
- Cholesterol: 115
Keywords: Ground Beef, Casserole, Cornbread, Comfort Food, Easy Dinner