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Cheesy Cornbread Taco Casserole

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A warm, comforting casserole combining seasoned taco meat, melty cheese, and a golden cornbread topping.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chiles
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup corn kernels
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
  • 1 box cornbread mix
  • 2 eggs
  • 2/3 cup milk
  • 1 cup shredded cheese (optional, for topping mix)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a large baking dish.
  2. Cook ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until browned; drain excess fat.
  3. Add diced onion and minced garlic; cook until softened.
  4. Stir in taco seasoning, diced tomatoes with green chiles, black beans, and corn; simmer for several minutes.
  5. Spread meat mixture into the prepared dish and top with shredded cheese.
  6. Prepare cornbread mix according to package instructions; stir in optional extra cheese.
  7. Pour cornbread batter evenly over the meat mixture.
  8. Bake 25–30 minutes or until cornbread is golden and cooked through.
  9. Let casserole rest 5–10 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Use ground turkey or chicken instead of beef.
  • Add bell peppers or jalapeños for extra heat.
  • Substitute pinto beans for black beans.
  • Top with sour cream, avocado, green onions, or salsa.
  • Add a layer of refried beans under the meat mixture for richness.

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