Mexican Cornbread Casserole

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.

Brown 1 pound of hamburger meat in a skillet.

Add 1 package of Taco Seasoning Mix to the browned meat.

Chop and add any onion or peppers if available for extra flavor.

In a mixing bowl, combine 2 packages of cornbread mix with 2 eggs and 2/3 cup of milk according to package directions.

Stir the cornbread mixture until combined.

Add 1/2 can of drained whole kernel corn and 1/2 can of cream-style corn to the cornbread mixture and stir.

Spray a 13x9-inch baking pan with non-stick spray.

Spread half of the cornbread mixture in the bottom of the baking pan.

Spread the remainder of the cream-style corn and drained whole kernel corn over the cornbread base.

Add a small can of chopped green chiles over the corn mixture.

Sprinkle 4-blend Mexican-style cheese over the chiles.

Spread the browned hamburger meat evenly over the cheese.

Spoon the remaining cornbread mixture over the hamburger meat and spread it out as best as possible.

Top with the remainder of the grated cheese.

Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 30 to 40 minutes.

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