Chili Cornbread Casserole
Indulge in the warmth of a Chili Cornbread Casserole, where spicy chili meets sweet cornbread in a delightful, cheesy embrace.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 can (15 oz) chili beans
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 cup sweet corn (fresh or canned)
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 box cornbread mix (approx. 15 oz)
- 2/3 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a large baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef; drain excess fat. Stir in chili beans and chili powder until well combined.
- Add sweet corn and half of the cheese to the beef mixture; warm through on low heat.
- In a separate bowl, prepare cornbread mix according to package instructions; whisk in milk and eggs until smooth.
- Pour half of the cornbread batter into the baking dish, layer with beef mixture, top with remaining batter and cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown. Let cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 180g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 80mg