Chili Cornbread Casserole
Chili cornbread casserole is the ultimate comfort food that combines savory chili and sweet cornbread in one delicious dish. Perfect for chilly evenings, game nights, or family dinners, this hearty casserole oozes melted cheese and bursts with flavor in every bite. Gather around the table with loved ones as you enjoy this warm, comforting meal that’s sure to leave everyone asking for seconds!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 box (8.5 oz) cornbread mix
- ⅔ cup milk
- 2 large eggs
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until no longer pink. Add onions and bell peppers; cook until soft.
- Stir in black beans, diced tomatoes, and chili powder. Simmer for about 10 minutes.
- In a bowl, combine cornbread mix with milk and eggs according to package directions; mix until just combined.
- Pour the beef mixture into a greased baking dish. Top evenly with cheddar cheese and spread cornbread batter over it.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of the casserole (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg