Easy One-Dish Cowboy Cornbread Casserole
This hearty Cowboy Cornbread Casserole uses simple ingredients like ground beef, corn, and a Jiffy mix shortcut for a satisfying, one-dish family dinner. It is a comforting bake perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 35 min
- Total Time: 50 min
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced (optional)
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom or cream of chicken soup
- 1 can (15 oz) corn, drained
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 box cornbread mix (Jiffy-style recommended)
- Ingredients required by cornbread mix package (usually milk and egg)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and diced onion. Cook until the beef is browned. Season with salt and pepper. Drain any excess fat from the skillet.
- Stir the cream soup and drained corn into the cooked beef mixture until everything combines well.
- Spread this beef and corn mixture evenly into the bottom of your prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the beef layer.
- In a separate bowl, prepare the cornbread mix following the package directions, typically mixing in the required milk and egg.
- Pour the cornbread batter evenly over the cheese and beef layer in the baking dish.
- Bake uncovered for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the cornbread topping is golden brown and set.
- Let the casserole rest for 5 to 10 minutes before you cut and serve it.
Notes
- For a Tex-Mex flavor, add diced jalapeños or green chiles to the beef mixture before spreading it in the dish.
- You can substitute ground turkey for the ground beef if you prefer.
- Serve this **hearty family dinner idea** with a dollop of sour cream or a dash of hot sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 7
- Sodium: 750
- Fat: 24
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 14
- Trans Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 25
- Cholesterol: 75