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Preheat oven to 375.
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Brown ground beef and add taco seasoning according to package directions.
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Drain grease and spread ground beef in a layer across a 9x13 casserole dish.
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Add a layer of nacho cheese, and spread 1/2 of the shredded cheese in a layer.
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Mix the corn and the beans together and add them in as a layer.
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If you are using any of the optional filling ingredients, mix them together and add them as a layer now.
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Add the remaining cheese in a layer.
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Set this dish aside while you mix the cornbread using the directions below in Step 12.
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Once your cornbread batter is prepared, carefully spread the batter in an even layer across the top of your dish.
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If you want to get extra fancy, you can pipe the batter layer and create pretty designs for your crust.
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Bake at 375 for 30-35 minutes, or until a golden brown crust forms and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Optional: Melt 2 tbsp butter with 1 clove of peeled, crushed garlic and 1 tsp sugar to make a sweet and flavorful garlic butter to brush on the cornbread as it comes out of the oven.
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Allow to cool 5-10 minutes, then chow down.
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Cornbread Instructions:.
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Mix all dry ingredients together in a bowl, then add the egg and buttermilk, one at a time, forming a medium-thick batter.
