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Mexican Cornbread Casserole

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A hearty and comforting Mexican Cornbread Casserole, rich with flavors and textures, perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 2 – 8.5 oz boxes Jiffy corn muffin mix
  • 2 eggs
  • 2/3 cup milk
  • 1 16 oz can whole kernel corn (drained)
  • 1 16 oz can cream-style corn
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • ½ cup diced onion
  • ½ cup diced bell pepper
  • 1 10 oz can diced tomatoes with green chilies
  • 1 4 oz can diced green chilies
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 3 cups shredded cheese (Cheddar, Monterey Jack, or a combination)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F.
  2. Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat, then drain excess grease.
  3. Add diced onion and bell pepper, sauté for about five minutes until softened.
  4. Stir in diced tomatoes, half of the whole kernel corn, half of the cream-style corn, and taco seasoning; simmer for five minutes.
  5. Combine both boxes of cornbread mix with eggs and milk in a separate mixing bowl, folding in the other half of the corn.
  6. Grease a 9 x 13 baking dish and layer half of the cornbread mixture in the dish.
  7. Spread the meat mixture evenly over the cornbread layer, followed by half of the shredded cheese.
  8. Pour the remaining cornbread mix on top and finish with the rest of the cheese.
  9. Bake for 30-35 minutes until the top is golden brown.

Notes

Feel free to customize with additional ingredients like beans or jalapeños for extra flavor.

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