MEXICAN CORNBREAD CASSEROLE | HEARTY ONE POT MEAL

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: monterey jack

Monterey jack is often cheaper and melts well.

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork can be cheaper.

Prepare the ingredients for the Mexican cornbread casserole.

Decide to make half with ground beef and half with black beans.

Cook the ground beef until browned and simmered.

Add 1 can of drained Rotel to the ground beef and mix well.

If making all meat, use an entire pound of ground beef.

Discuss options for add-ins like green chilies or black olives.

Prepare toppings such as extra sharp cheddar cheese, cabbage, sour cream, chopped tomatoes, hot sauce, sliced radishes, chopped avocado, and sliced fresh jalapeños.

Add cheese at the last minute before finishing baking for ooey gooey goodness.

Mention that the dish smells amazing while cooking and is hearty and rich.

Serve with toppings to elevate the dish.

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