Cheesy Cornbread Casserole Recipe
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Cheesy Cornbread Casserole

By: Kraft Natural Shredded Cheese 
"This Mexican-style casserole tastes just like homemade tamales, with just a fraction of the work."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.2 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (14)

Prep Time:
30 Min
Cook Time:
25 Min
Ready In:
55 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 10 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded, finely chopped
  • 1 (15 ounce) can enchilada sauce
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 (8.5 ounce) package corn muffin mix
  • 1 (8 ounce) package KRAFT Mexican Style Shredded Four Cheese with a Touch of PHILADELPHIA

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Brown meat with onions and peppers in large skillet. Stir in next 4 ingredients; cook and stir 3 min. or until heated through. Spoon into 13x9-inch baking dish.
  3. Prepare muffin batter as directed on package; stir in cheese. Spread over meat mixture.
  4. Bake 20 min. or until toothpick inserted in center of cornbread topping comes out clean. Cool slightly.

Footnotes

  • Serving Suggestion: Serve with your favorite steamed vegetable to round out the meal.
  • Make Ahead: Prepare meat mixture. Refrigerate 3 to 4 days, or freeze up to 1 month. When ready to use, spoon into baking dish. (Thaw first, if frozen.) Top with muffin batter and continue as directed.
  • Special Extra: Bump up the flavor by stirring chopped canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce or chopped fresh chives into muffin batter before using as directed.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 296 | Total Fat: 16.7g | Cholesterol: 50mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 19, 2011 by Takers88   view full review
I used the 2 boxes of cornbread mix like others said. I also added a can of corn (drained)...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 6, 2011 by Annette   view full review
We enjoyed this casserole. I did also make some changes as suggested. I added a can of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 11, 2011 by Linda Farrell   view full review
This was very good. I added a can of corn and more garlic. The corn bread was great on top. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 30, 2011 by Dawnie   view full review
My family loved it. I did double the cornbread, like others, and added corn. My husband says...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 25, 2011 by doggymom   view full review
I didn't use a 13x9 casserole b/c that would have made the whole thing about an inch thin. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 25, 2011 by Jessica T   view full review
Not that good.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 15, 2011 by tcqueen   view full review
This recipe is delicious just the way it is, no changed needed!
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 8, 2011 by October Hill   view full review
My family loved this dish. I made the recipe as is except for adding extra garlic.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 7, 2011 by klsousa   view full review
Instead of enchilada sauce used 10oz can of chopped tomatoes with jalapenos. I still added the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 1, 2011 by mRS.L   view full review
This was really good. I did use 2 boxes of corn muffin mix. I also used 1/2lb of ground beef,...

 

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