Description
Chili cornbread casserole is the perfect comfort food that combines rich, spicy chili with a sweet cornbread topping. This hearty dish is ideal for cozy gatherings, offering a warm embrace of flavors that will delight your taste buds. Easy to prepare and fully customizable, it’s a crowd-pleaser that transforms any ordinary meal into an extraordinary experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 can (15 oz) chili beans
- 1 can (14.5 oz) fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 1 cup bell peppers (red and green), chopped
- 1 cup fine cornmeal
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef, chopped onions, and bell peppers until softened.
- Stir in chili beans and diced tomatoes; season with chili powder and cumin.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together cornmeal, milk, eggs, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Spread the meat mixture in a greased baking dish, pour the cornbread batter over it, and top with shredded cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 90mg