Description
Looking for a family-friendly dinner that’s hearty, satisfying, and ready in under an hour? This Taco Cornbread Casserole is a delicious fusion of taco night and classic cornbread, baked into one warm, cheesy, comforting dish.
Ingredients
- Preheat oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease your baking dish.
- Cook the meat: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Add seasoning and salsa: Stir in the taco seasoning and salsa. Let it simmer for 5 minutes to thicken slightly. Remove from heat and stir in shredded cheese.
- Prepare cornbread topping: In a bowl, combine the Jiffy cornbread mix, egg, milk, and optional sour cream and corn. Mix until just combined.
- Assemble the casserole: Pour the meat mixture into the bottom of your prepared dish. Spread the cornbread batter evenly over the top.
- Bake: Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the cornbread is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and serve: Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving. Add your favorite toppings and enjoy!
Instructions
For the meat filling:
- 1 lb (450g) ground beef (or ground turkey)
- 1 packet taco seasoning (or 2 tbsp homemade)
- ¾ cup salsa or enchilada sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
For the cornbread topping:
- 1 box (8.5 oz) Jiffy cornbread mix
- 1 egg
- ⅓ cup milk
- 1 tbsp sour cream (optional for extra moisture)
- ½ cup corn kernels (optional for texture)
Optional toppings:
- Sour cream
- Diced tomatoes
- Sliced green onions
- Jalapeños
- Cilantro
Notes
Use lean ground beef for less grease, or swap in ground turkey or chicken.
Don’t overmix the cornbread batter—it should be just combined for a tender crumb.
For extra spice, add diced jalapeños or a splash of hot sauce to the meat mixture.
Fold shredded cheese into the cornbread topping for even more flavor.
Let the casserole rest before serving to allow the layers to set.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dinner
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6–8
- Calories: 390 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Fat: 22g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 21g
Keywords: TACO CORNBREAD CASSEROLE