Cornbread Casserole

Cornbread Casserole

This casserole is easy and versatile.

INGREDIENTS

· 1 lb. ground beef

· 1 small onion, chopped

· 1/3 cup salsa (spice heat of your choice)

· 1/2 tsp. garlic powder

· 1/2 tsp. each salt and pepper

· 12 oz. of cornbread mix. (store bought or homemade)

· egg and milk to make cornbread mixture

· 8 oz. cheddar cheese, grated.

DIRECTIONS

  • Preheat oven 400ºF 

  • Place a 9x13 pan with a pad of butter or tallow in the oven well warming up to melt and spread on the bottom of pan for non-stick purpose.

  • Brown ground beef and onion in a medium cast iron pan.

  • Add salsa and seasonings.

  • Mix cornbread in large bowl (homemade or store bought box) use the amount of eggs and milk to make the cornbread batter, or follow the recipe on the box.

  • Pull out 9x13 pan and pour the cornbread batter evenly over the bottom of the pan.

  • Place the meat mixture evenly over the cornbread.

  • Sprinkle the cheddar cheese over the top of the meat mixture.

  • Bake uncovered for 20 minutes or until the cornbread is done and the top is lightly browned.

Serve & Enjoy!

Note: Switch out the Mexican meat mixture for a Chili meat mixture to change up the flavor profile on this casserole. We serve it with a side salad. It’s an easy well rounded meal for a weekday dinner.

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