Cowboy Cornbread Recipe

A Southwestern twist on classic cornbread! This hearty casserole, inspired by a cherished family recipe, layers savory ground beef with spicy green chilies and creamy cornbread for a flavor explosion. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a potluck, this Cowboy Cornbread is sure to become a new favorite. Get ready for a taste of the Wild West!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 547.3 kcal
Protein 56g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Cowboy Cornbread

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How to Make Cowboy Cornbread

  1. Preheat oven to the temperature specified on your cornbread mix box.
  2. In a large skillet, brown 1 pound of ground beef over medium-high heat. Drain off any excess grease.
  3. Stir in 4 ounces of canned chopped green chilies (about 1 cup).
  4. In a separate large bowl, combine one 8.5-ounce box of Jiffy corn muffin mix, one 8.5-ounce box of Mexican cornbread mix, 2 large eggs, and 1 cup of creamed corn. Gradually add milk, starting with 1/2 cup, until you achieve a thick but pourable batter (you may need slightly more or less).
  5. Pour half of the cornbread batter into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish or similar sized casserole dish.
  6. Spread the ground beef mixture evenly over the cornbread batter.
  7. Top with 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese and 1/2 cup of shredded Monterey Jack cheese.
  8. Pour the remaining cornbread batter over the cheese.
  9. Bake according to the time specified on your cornbread mix box, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean (approximately 30-40 minutes).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

43 g

Sugar

45g

Fat

68g

Carbs

14g

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