Mexican Cornbread Casserole

This Mexican Cornbread Casserole is an easy and delicious one-dish meal made with ground beef, Rotel, corn, cheese, and Jiffy cornbread mix.

Servings: people

5 from 2 votes

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 35

Total Time 55

Equipment

Large skillet
9x13 Inch Casserole Dish
Large mixing bowl
Mixing spoon
Measuring cups and spoons
Aluminum foil

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef
1 can corn - drained (15 ounces)
1 can cream of corn (15 ounces)
1 can Rotel tomatoes, undrained (10 ounces)
2 packages Jiffy corn muffin mix
½ cup milk
2 eggs
1 tablespoon Taco seasoning
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
3 cups (or more) Mexican blend cheese
Salt and black pepper to taste
Cilantro, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350℉
In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium-high heat until browned. Be sure to drain off any excess grease.
Add in a can of Rotel, drained corn, 1½ cups of cheese, and cream-style corn. Stir the ingredients until they are well combined.
Season the ground beef mixture with onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to taste.
Transfer the meat mixture to a 9X13 baking dish and spread it evenly.
In a medium bowl, combine 2 boxes of jiffy mix, 2 room-temperature eggs, and milk.
Pour the jiffy cornbread mix on top and also spread it evenly.
Cover with aluminum foil.
Place the casserole dish in the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes or until the top of the casserole gets one on top and turns golden brown.
Sprinkle the rest of the cheese over it and return it to the oven, uncovered, for 2 minutes.

Notes

Can I make this recipe ahead of time?

Yes, you can make this casserole ahead of time. I sometimes cover my casserole dish with plastic wrap and aluminum foil and refrigerate it until I'm ready to bake it. You may need to add a few extra minutes to the cooking time if the casserole is cold from the refrigerator.

Can I freeze Mexican Cornbread Casserole?

Yes, this casserole freezes well. Just make sure to store it in an airtight container and thaw it completely before reheating.