Mexican Cornbread Casserole - CopyKat Recipes (2024)

Mexican Cornbread Casserole is a filling meal. This south-of-the-border-inspired casserole is a great way to feed a family. Boxed Jiffy cornbread mix, ground beef, corn, and a few additional ingredients make for a hearty dinner, and best of all, this dish reheats very well.

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What makes Mexican Cornbread Casserole with ground beef so good?

Mexican cornbread casserole has been one of my favorite weeknight meals. I love how simple this casserole is to put together. With some taco-seasoned ground beef and a few extra ingredients, you can turn this recipe into something your family will love.

Why you should try this easy Mexican cornbread casserole tonight!

Are you looking for a main dish that will fill hungry bellies? This is the recipe for you. This casserole is hearty and flavorful. You can make this ahead of time when you prepare your meal for the week, and this can serve as the whole meal. If you want, you could add a side or two, but this is very satisfying on its own.

Mexican Cornbread with Meat

Casseroles are an excellent weeknight meal option. This Jiffy Mexican cornbread bake is very easy to put together. I like keeping a couple of boxes of Jiffy cornbread mix on hand for recipes like this one.

You can be flexible in this recipe—using sausage instead of hamburger meat. If you have a few extra leftover vegetables in the refrigerator, green beans and carrots are just as tasty as corn.

What Makes Mexican Cornbread Casserole the Perfect Weeknight Meal?

Weekday meals must be easy to prepare, clean up, and, most importantly, something everyone in your family loves. Mexican Cornbread Casserole with ground beef fits this definition to a “T.”

It stores well in the fridge and wonderfully in the freezer. You can get away with serving it as a one-dish meal, add sides if you desire.

And, happily, no one in your family will ever complain that it is Mexican Cornbread with meat night!

Mexican Corn Bread Casserole Recipe Ingredients

• Ground beef – I like to use ground chuck. You could swap this out for sausage, ground chicken, or ground turkey if you desire
• Taco seasoning mix – you can use one package or two tablespoons of homemade taco seasoning
• 2 boxes of Jiffy Mix cornbread. If you don’t like Jiffy Mix, use two packages that total up to a dry weight of 17 ounces
• 1 can of cream-style corn
• 1 can of corn kernels
• Shredded Cheddar cheese, Colby Jack, Mexican cheese blend, or Monterey Jack would also work well
• 1 small can of green chilies

How to Make Mexican Cornbread Casserole

Here are the simple recipe steps:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Spray a baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
2. Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the taco seasoning according to the package directions. Set the meat mixture aside.

3. In a large mixing bowl, combine two boxes of jiffy cornbread mix according to the package directions. Stir in half of the cream corn and half of the canned corn.
4. Pour half of the jiffy corn muffin mix into the baking pan. Top with seasoned ground beef mixture.

5. Then, top the seasoned meat with the remaining corn kernels and creamed corn.
6. Sprinkle with half of the shredded cheese, then the remaining cornbread batter, and top with the remaining cheese.

7. Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 35 to 40 minutes.
8. Remove from the oven, and serve.

Recipe variations

You can customize this recipe to your personal preferences, here are some customizations that I like to use.

• Use spicy cornbread kits to add a little more spice
• Add a can of green chilis to the ground beef when you prepare this,
• Add some chopped poblano peppers to the taco meat as you cook it.
• Instead of using taco seasoning, you could use about 6 ounces of your favorite taco sauce.
• Swap out the cheese if you desire.

Customize Mexican Cornbread Casserole with Fun Toppings

Make your casserole fun with these exciting toppings. There is no reason why any night of the week can’t be fun. This Mexican cornbread casserole is one of those easy recipes you want to keep.

• A drizzle of your favorite taco sauce
• Fresh jalapeno peppers or pickled jalapeno peppers if you like a little less heat
• Shredded lettuce
• Chopped tomatoes
• Sour cream
• Guacamole
• Additional shredded cheese, if desired
• Sliced green onions
• Sliced black olives

How To Serve Mexican Cornbread Casserole With Meat

When the casserole comes out of the oven, let it cool for about five minutes. Then run the tip of a sharp knife along the inside edge of the casserole dish.

Cut the Mexican Cornbread into squares and transfer each portion to a plate using a spatula. Top with your choice of sour cream, green onions, drained canned beans, cheese, or salsa.

What To Serve With Mexican Cornbread Casserole

Although Mexican Cornbread with ground beef makes a great meal, adding a flavorful dish on the side will make it more filling. Here are just a few suggestions:

• Beans.Baked beans and cornbread is a classic combination, butTexas Chili Beansgo better with this recipe. You may also want to try a traditionalThree Bean Salad.
• Grilled vegetables.Brush your favorite veggies with oil, season wells, and grill over medium heat until nicely charred. No grill? Try theseRoasted Brussels Sproutsinstead.
• Green salad.A simple salad with a little balsamic vinegarette orItalian dressingadds a lot of crunch and some tang to the meal.

How To Store Cornbread Mexican Casserole

Go ahead and make this dish ahead of time. Please keep it in the casserole dish, and cover the top with aluminum foil. The casserole will stay fresh for three days in the fridge. You can also keep servings in individual airtight containers. It freezes wonderfully for more extended storage.

To freeze:

1. Let the Mexican Cornbread cool to room temperature.
2. Transfer each slice to a freezer-safe container with a tight-fitting lid.
3. Freeze for up to two months.

To reheat.

1. Thaw in the fridge overnight if frozen.
2. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
3. Place Mexican Cornbread slices in a casserole dish or an oven-safe cast iron pot. Leave some space between each piece.
4. Spray the top of the cornbread with a bit of water to keep it from drying out.
5. Cover tightly with aluminum foil or a lid.
6. Reheat in the oven for about 20 to 25 minutes or until warm.

To reheat quickly, place a serving on a microwave-safe plate and microwave it in 30-second increments until warmed.

Do you love casseroles? Try these recipes!

• Mexican Beef Casserole
• Chili Relleno Casserole with Ground Beef
• Spaghetti Bake Casserole
• Stuffed Cabbage Casserole
• Sour Cream Noodle Casserole
• Cracker Barrel Casserole
• Baked Potato Casserole Dickeys
• Tater Tot Casserole with Ground Beef
• Hamburger and Bean Casserole
• Easy to Make Chicken Casserole

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Be sure to take a look at more of my main dish casserole recipes and easy to make Mexican food.