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Cheesy cowboy cornbread casserole topped with a dollop of sour cream.
4.60 from 5 votes

Cowboy Cornbread Casserole

If you’re looking for a versatile and easy dinner, cornbread cowboy casserole is a complete crowd-pleaser that the whole family will love!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Main Dish Recipes
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cowboy cornbread casserole
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 666kcal

Ingredients

  • 8.5 ounce box of cornbread mix I use Jiffy Cornbread Mix
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 14.75 ounce can of creamed corn
  • 1 pound lean ground beef browned and drained
  • 1 ounce envelope taco seasoning
  • 10 ounce can red enchilada sauce
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Grab your favorite medium sized mixing bowl and mix together the cornbread mix, egg, sour cream and creamed corn.
  • Once combined pour the cornbread batter a greased 8x8 casserole dish.
  • Bake for 30-40 minutes until lightly golden and baked through.
  • In a medium bowl mix together your cooked brown and drained ground beef, taco seasoning and enchilada sauce.
  • Poke the cornbread layer with a fork in several places, then pour meat mixture and spread over the cornbread layer.
  • Top with shredded cheddar cheese.
  • Bake another 15 minutes until all the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Top with all your favorite toppings and serve!

Notes

  • Optional toppings: sour cream, tomatoes, green onions
  • Tips and Tricks
    • Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
    • You can use any kind of taco seasoning you prefer. 
    • You can add beans to the beef if you like.
    • Use any kind of cheese your family likes, pepperjack is great!
    • Top with things like guacamole, salsa, olives, cilantro, jalapeno. 

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1g | Calories: 666kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 159mg | Sodium: 1595mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 16g
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