Description
Cozy Chili Cornbread Casserole is a delightful fusion of hearty chili and fluffy cornbread, perfect for chilly nights or gatherings. This easy-to-make dish combines ground meat, beans, and vibrant vegetables, topped with a golden cornbread crust that’s sure to please everyone. With bold flavors and comforting textures, it’s a go-to recipe for satisfying cravings and creating warm memories at the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef or turkey
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 1 bell pepper (chopped)
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 box (8.5 oz) cornbread mix
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground meat until fully cooked; drain excess fat.
- Add chopped onion and bell pepper to the skillet; sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in black beans, diced tomatoes, corn, and chili powder; simmer for about 10 minutes.
- In a bowl, combine cornbread mix with milk and egg according to package instructions; mix in half of the cheese.
- Spread the chili mixture in a greased casserole dish; pour cornbread batter on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the cornbread is golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg