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Mexican Cornbread Casserole

Delicious Mexican Cornbread Casserole Recipe for Easy Family Dinners

This Mexican Cornbread Casserole is a vibrant and easy dish perfect for family dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Meat and Beans
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans drained and rinsed
Vegetables
  • 1 cup corn kernels
  • 2 jalapeños diced
Baking Ingredients
  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup melted butter
Toppings
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup sour cream for serving

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Baking dish
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked; drain excess fat and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Stir in black beans, corn, and jalapeños; simmer for 5 minutes to blend flavors.
Mixing and Layering
  1. In a bowl, combine cornmeal, baking powder, milk, egg, and melted butter until smooth.
  2. Layer half the meat mixture in the baking dish followed by half the cornbread batter. Repeat layers.
  3. Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown on top. Serve warm topped with sour cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 16gFat: 18g

Notes

This dish is perfect for meal prep and can be customized with different proteins or spices to enhance the flavor.

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