Mouthwatering Chili Cornbread Casserole
Mouthwatering Chili Cornbread Casserole is a delightful blend of spicy chili and sweet cornbread, creating the ultimate comfort food experience. Perfect for cozy family dinners or festive gatherings, this dish features layers of seasoned ground beef, beans, and vegetables topped with golden cornbread. Each bite offers a satisfying combination of flavors and textures that will impress your guests while warming their hearts. Serve it hot with a dollop of sour cream and chopped green onions for an irresistible finish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (14.5 oz) fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 bell pepper (any color), chopped
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 package (8.5 oz) cornbread mix
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Spray a large baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked; drain excess fat.
- Add chopped onion and bell pepper; cook until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in kidney beans, diced tomatoes, and chili powder; let simmer for 10 minutes.
- Prepare cornbread mix according to package instructions in a separate bowl.
- Spread the chili mixture in the baking dish and pour cornbread batter on top. Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg