Chili Cornbread Casserole
Chili Cornbread Casserole is a heartwarming dish that combines the robust flavors of savory chili with a fluffy cornbread topping, making it a perfect choice for family dinners, potlucks, or cozy nights in. This delightful casserole is easy to prepare and can be customized to fit your taste preferences, whether you like it spicy or mild. Each bite offers a comforting blend of ingredients, including seasoned ground beef or turkey, beans, and melted cheese. It’s not just delicious; it’s also an excellent option for leftovers, as the flavors only improve with time. Serve it with your favorite toppings and sides for a satisfying meal that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef or turkey
- 1 can (15 oz) chili beans
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 cup corn
- 1 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef or turkey until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
- Add chili beans, diced tomatoes, corn, and chili seasoning to the skillet. Stir and simmer for about 5 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper.
- In another bowl, mix milk and egg; then combine with dry ingredients until just blended.
- Spread the meat mixture in a baking dish; top with half of the cheese.
- Pour cornbread batter over the meat layer and sprinkle remaining cheese on top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg