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Easy Cornbread Taco Bake

This Easy Cornbread Taco Bake is a deliciously simple dish packed with bold flavors. A perfect weeknight meal the whole family will love!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Casserole
Cuisine: Mexican-American
Keywords: cheesey potatoes easy recipe, dinner recipes, easy recipes for dinner, easy recipes with ground beef, quick and easy recipes, recipes for dinner
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Patricia

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 can (15 oz) corn, drained
  • 1 can (10 oz) Rotel tomatoes, drained
  • 1 box (8.5 oz) cornbread mix
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup chopped lettuce
  • 1/2 cup diced tomatoes

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Grease a 9x9-inch baking dish.
  2. In a skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
  3. Add taco seasoning and water, stir, and simmer for 5 minutes.
  4. Stir in corn and Rotel tomatoes. Simmer for 2 more minutes, then remove from heat.
  5. Prepare cornbread batter by mixing the cornbread mix, milk, and egg in a bowl.
  6. Spread the beef mixture into the baking dish, then pour cornbread batter evenly over the top.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until cornbread is golden brown and set.
  8. Sprinkle shredded cheese on top and bake for 5 more minutes until melted.
  9. Let cool slightly, then serve topped with sour cream, lettuce, and diced tomatoes.

Notes

For extra spice, add chopped jalapeños to the beef mixture. You can also use ground turkey instead of beef.