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 ground beef in a skillet and drain the fat.

Add diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet.

Stir in one can of drained corn and one can of drained pinto beans.

Add a can of roasted green chilies and diced tomatoes, including some juice from the tomatoes.

Mix in seasonings: garlic powder, onion powder, pepper, paprika, and cumin.

Flatten the mixture in the pan.

Prepare cornbread mix using cornmeal, salt, sugar, baking powder, flour, oil, 1 egg, half can of cream corn, and milk.

Add diced jalapeno to the cornbread mixture.

Mix in mild cheddar cheese, sharp cheddar cheese, and pepper jack cheese.

Spread the cornbread mixture evenly on top of the beef and vegetable layer.

Bake in the oven at 400°F for about 20 minutes.

Top with cilantro, a dollop of sour cream, and green onions before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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