Chili Cornbread Casserole
Chili cornbread casserole is the ultimate comfort food, blending the rich flavors of chili with the sweet, buttery goodness of cornbread. This hearty dish is perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in, featuring layers of seasoned ground meat, zesty tomatoes, and melted cheese, all topped with a fluffy cornbread layer. It’s easy to prepare and will leave your guests asking for seconds!
- 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 or turkey
- 1 can (15 oz) chili beans in sauce
- 1 can (14.5 oz) fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 1 cup coarse cornmeal
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup milk
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef or turkey until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Add diced onion and minced garlic; sauté until fragrant, about 3-5 minutes.
- Stir in chili beans and diced tomatoes; simmer on low while preparing the cornbread batter.
- In a separate bowl, mix cornmeal, baking powder, milk, egg, and spices until just combined.
- Pour half of the cornbread batter into a greased baking dish. Layer the meat mixture on top and finish with the remaining batter.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg