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A slice of Mexican cornbread casserole on a white plate with a fork.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
  • 1 cup frozen corn thawed
  • 1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes, drained
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup yellow cornmeal
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef and onion until beef is browned and onions are soft. Drain off any excess fat.
    Mexican Cornbread Casserole
  • Stir the taco seasoning, corn, and diced tomatoes into the beef mixture. Spread evenly in the prepared baking dish.
    Mexican Cornbread Casserole
  • In a bowl, mix flour, cornmeal, baking powder, and salt. Add milk, egg, and oil; stir until just combined. Fold in half of the cheese.
    Mexican Cornbread Casserole
  • Spoon the cornbread batter over the beef layer in the dish. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
  • Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the cornbread topping is golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
    Hands holding a white baking dish of Mexican cornbread casserole, topped with shredded cheese.

Nutrition Info:

Calories: 510kcal (26%) Carbohydrates: 47g (16%) Protein: 29g (58%) Fat: 23g (35%) Saturated Fat: 8g (50%) Sodium: 432mg (19%) Fiber: 4g (17%) Sugar: 3g (3%)

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