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Deliciously Easy Chili Cornbread Casserole!

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Additional Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
55 mins
Servings:
8

Ingredients

  • 1tablespoonolive oil

  • 1smallonion, minced

  • 1poundground beef

  • 1(15 ounce) candark red kidney beans

  • 1(12 ounce) cantomato sauce

  • 1cupfrozen corn

  • 1(1.25 ounce) packagemild chili seasoning mix

  • 1teaspoonseasoned salt (such as LAWRY’S®)

  • 1teaspoonwhite sugar

  • 1teaspoonbrown sugar

  • ½teaspoongarlic powder

  • 2dashesWorcestershire sauce

  • 1(7.5 ounce) packagecornbread mix (such as Jiffy®)

  • ⅓cupmilk

  • 1egg

  • 1cupshredded Cheddar cheese

Cooking Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

  2. Heat olive oil in a 10-inch cast iron skillet over medium heat; cook onion until soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in ground beef and cook until browned, about 5 minutes more. Drain grease.

  3. Add kidney beans, tomato sauce, corn, chili seasoning, salt, sugars, garlic powder, and Worcestershire sauce. Cook and stir until thoroughly heated, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat and smooth out the top.

  4. Combine cornbread mix, milk, and egg together in a bowl. Mix until a slightly lumpy batter forms. Drop big spoonfuls of the cornbread mixture over the chili; smooth out to the edges of the skillet.

  5. Bake in the preheated oven until top starts to brown, about 15 minutes. Sprinkle Cheddar cheese on top and continue baking until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes more. Let casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Editor’s Note:

The directions for making cornbread are based on the particular brand mentioned. Follow instructions on the box if using a different brand.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe8
Calories400
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
19g 		25%
Saturated Fat
8g 		38%
Cholesterol
72mg 		24%
Sodium
1430mg 		62%
Total Carbohydrate
38g 		14%
Dietary Fiber
5g 		19%
Total Sugars
8g
Protein
21g 		42%
Vitamin C
5mg 		6%
Calcium
210mg 		16%
Iron
3mg 		19%
Potassium
356mg 		8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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