Mexican Corn Bread Casserole Recipe

Name: Mexican Corn Bread Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. ground beef; 1/2 c. chopped onion; 1/3 c. chopped green pepper; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste; 1/4 c. water; 1 1/2 tsp. chili powder, divided; 2 Tbsp. melted margarine; 1 (3 oz.) pkg. cream cheese (soft); 2 eggs; 1 (8 oz.) can cream-style corn; 1/2 c. shredded Cheddar cheese; 1/2 c. yellow cornmeal; 1/2 c. flour; 2 tsp. baking powder; 1/4 tsp. salt; 1/3 c. milk

Servings: persons

1 lb. ground beef
1/2 c. chopped onion
1/3 c. chopped green pepper
1 clove garlic, minced
1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
1/4 c. water
1 1/2 tsp. chili powder, divided
2 Tbsp. melted margarine
1 (3 oz.) pkg. cream cheese (soft)
2 eggs
1 (8 oz.) can cream-style corn
1/2 c. shredded Cheddar cheese
1/2 c. yellow cornmeal
1/2 c. flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1/3 c. milk

1
Preheat oven to 400u00b0.
2
In a skillet, brown ground beef with onion, green pepper and garlic; drain off fat.
3
Stir in tomato paste, water and 1 teaspoon chili powder.
4
Spread into a 2-quart oblong baking dish or 9-inch square pan.
5
In a small bowl, blend cream cheese with 1 egg until smooth; stir in corn.
6
Spoon corn mixture over beef; sprinkle with cheese.
7
In a medium bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt and remaining 1/2 teaspoon chili powder.
8
Stir in milk blended with egg and margarine just until dry ingredients are moistened.
9
Spoon onto cheese; gently spread to cover corn and cheese layer.
10
Bake 30 minutes or until top is golden.
11
Makes 6 servings; 450 calories per serving.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb. ground beef, 1/2 c. chopped onion, 1/3 c. chopped green pepper, 1 clove garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Mexican Corn Bread Casserole falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Mexican Corn Bread Casserole

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