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Cowboy Cornbread Casserole

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A hearty casserole with a savory beef, bean, and corn filling topped with fluffy, golden cornbread. Cowboy Cornbread Casserole is rustic comfort food at its finest.

Ingredients

  • Ground Beef: 1 pound, lean
  • Yellow Onion: 1 medium, diced
  • Garlic: 3 cloves, minced
  • Kidney Beans: 1 can (15 ounces), drained and rinsed
  • Whole Kernel Corn: 1 can (15 ounces), drained
  • Diced Tomatoes with Green Chilies: 1 can (10 ounces)
  • Tomato Sauce: 1 cup
  • Chili Powder: 2 teaspoons
  • Cumin: 1 teaspoon
  • Salt: 1 teaspoon
  • Black Pepper: ½ teaspoon
  • Cornbread Mix: 1 box (8.5 ounces)
  • Egg: 1 large
  • Milk: ⅓ cup
  • Cheddar Cheese: 1 cup, shredded

Instructions

  1. Preheat Your Equipment: Heat oven to 375°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or cast-iron skillet.
  2. Combine Ingredients: Brown beef with onion and garlic in a skillet. Drain grease. Stir in beans, corn, tomatoes, tomato sauce, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  3. Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Spread the beef mixture evenly in the baking dish.
  4. Assemble the Dish: In a bowl, mix cornbread mix with egg, milk, and shredded cheddar. Spread batter over the filling.
  5. Cook to Perfection: Bake for 25–30 minutes until cornbread is golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Finishing Touches: Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
  7. Serve and Enjoy: Scoop generous portions, garnish with cilantro or jalapeños if desired, and serve warm.

Notes

  • Drain beans and corn well to prevent watery filling.
  • Add jalapeños to batter for extra spice.
  • Use cast-iron for crispy cornbread edges.
  • Double the recipe for potlucks or gatherings.

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