Chili Cornbread Casserole
Chili cornbread casserole is the perfect comfort food, combining spicy chili and creamy cornbread into a delightful dish that warms both heart and stomach. This crowd-pleaser is ideal for family dinners, game nights, or potlucks, promising an explosion of flavors with every bite. Easy to prepare and adaptable, this casserole will quickly become a favorite in your home.
- 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 ground beef (or turkey)
- 2 cans (15 oz each) canned chili beans
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup sweet cornmeal mix
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- chopped green onions (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease an oven-safe baking dish.
- In a skillet, brown the ground meat over medium heat until no longer pink; drain excess fat.
- Stir in chili beans and diced tomatoes; season with chili powder, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix cornmeal mix, buttermilk, eggs, and sour cream until smooth.
- Layer the meat mixture in the baking dish, sprinkle with cheese, then pour the cornbread batter on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of casserole (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 85mg