Description
Hearty taco cornbread casserole brings Mexican-inspired comfort straight to your dinner table. Ground beef, zesty spices, and golden cornbread create a mouthwatering blend that satisfies hungry families with one delicious, easy-to-prepare dish you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1.5 pounds (680 grams) ground beef
Cheese and Dairy:
- 1.5 cups (360 milliliters) shredded taco blend cheese
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) sour cream
Base and Seasoning:
- 1 box Jiffy cornbread mix
- 1 package taco seasoning
Vegetables:
- 0.5 medium onion, chopped
- 1 tomato, chopped
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) shredded lettuce
Instructions
- Craft a moist cornbread foundation by preparing the mix according to package guidelines and spreading it into a generously greased 9×9 baking dish.
- Slide the cornbread into a preheated 350°F oven, baking until golden and firm, approximately 20 minutes. Allow the bread to cool slightly for easier layering.
- Meanwhile, transform ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat, sautéing with diced onions until the meat browns completely and onions become translucent.
- Infuse the browned meat with robust taco seasoning, stirring thoroughly to distribute the spices evenly throughout the protein.
- Create a creamy intermediate layer by blending sour cream with a portion of shredded cheese, ensuring a smooth, consistent mixture.
- Construct the casserole by gently spreading the seasoned meat mixture atop the slightly cooled cornbread base, followed by the cheese-sour cream fusion.
- Return the assembled dish to the oven, baking for an additional 15-20 minutes until the surface bubbles and develops a golden-brown complexion.
- Elevate the presentation by scattering fresh chopped tomatoes, crisp lettuce, and remaining cheese across the casserole’s surface just before serving.
- Slice and plate the taco cornbread casserole, offering a vibrant, flavor-packed meal that combines comfort and zest in every bite.
Notes
- Customize your casserole with personal touches like adding jalapeños or swapping ground beef for shredded chicken.
- Leftovers stay delicious when stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, making meal prep a breeze.
- Freezing works wonderfully for this dish – wrap tightly in plastic wrap and aluminum foil, then store frozen for up to 2 months before reheating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg