The Ultimate Mexican Cornbread Casserole Recipe

cornbread mix

🥗Healthier: whole grain cornbread mix

💰Cheaper: homemade cornbread mix

Whole grain offers more fiber and nutrients.

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is lower in fat, while ground pork is often less expensive.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

In a skillet, sauté chopped onion until soft.

Add ground beef and cook until browned; drain excess fat.

Stir in cream corn, whole kernel corn, Rotel, taco seasoning, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, onion powder, and ground cumin; mix well.

Prepare Jiffy cornbread mix according to package instructions, adding eggs and milk.

Spread half of the cornbread mix in a greased baking dish.

Layer the beef and vegetable mixture over the cornbread.

Top with remaining cornbread mix and sprinkle with Colby Jack cheese.

Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.

Let cool for a few minutes before serving.

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