Need a quick weeknight dinner? Mexican Cornbread Casserole has layers of moist cornbread, seasoned meat, and melted cheese. The ultimate in comfort food and a crowd-pleasing dish.
3cupshredded cheese - CheddarAmerican, Monterey Jack, or a combination
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
In large skillet over medium heat, brown hamburger and drain any excess grease rendered during cooking.
Return burger to skillet, adding diced onion and bell pepper. Sauté for 5 minutes.
Add diced tomatoes, chilies, half of whole kernel corn, half of cream corn, and seasoning packet. Stir until combined. Cook on medium for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
In a large bowl add both boxes of muffin mix, eggs, milk, and the remaining whole kernel corn and remaining cream corn. Stir thoroughly.
Spray the bottom of a 9x13 baking dish lightly with nonstick cooking spray.
Pour half of corn muffin mixture into bottom of dish, spreading evenly into thin layer.
Top muffin mixture with meat mixture, spreading into even layer.
Top meat with half of the shredded cheese.
Pour remaining muffing mix on top of cheese and spread into even, thin layer. Top with remaining cheese
Bake for 30-35 minutes or until top is golden brown.
Garnish with chopped cilantro, sliced green onion, diced tomato, or sliced jalapeno peppers if desired.
Notes
To Store: Cooled leftovers can be covered and stored in the refrigerator for 4-5 days.
To Freeze: Cooled casserole can be frozen for up to 2 months, covered well with aluminum foil.