Description
This Cornbread Taco Bake combines the flavors of a classic taco in a comforting casserole. Layers of seasoned ground beef, corn, black beans, salsa, and gooey cheese are topped with a golden cornbread crust for a hearty and delicious meal.
Ingredients
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For the Beef Mixture:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 2/3 cup water
- 1 (15-ounce) can corn, drained
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
For the Cornbread Topping:
- 1 (8.5-ounce) box cornbread mix
- 1 large egg
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- Cook the Beef: Brown ground beef in a skillet. Add taco seasoning and water, simmer until thickened. Stir in corn, black beans, salsa, and 1/2 cup cheese.
- Prepare Cornbread Batter: Mix cornbread mix, egg, and milk until smooth.
- Assemble: Pour beef mixture into a greased baking dish, top with cornbread batter and remaining cheese.
- Bake: Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden brown. Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can swap ground beef for ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for a vegetarian version.
- Add chopped jalapeños or green chilies for extra heat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
