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Loaded Cornbread Casserole Recipe Easy Comfort Dish

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A warm, hearty casserole featuring layers of moist cornbread, savory ground beef, melted cheese, and sweet corn. Perfect for cozy family dinners or potlucks.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 1 bell pepper, diced
  • 1 cup frozen or canned corn
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease your baking dish or skillet and set aside.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix the vegetable oil, milk, and beaten eggs until combined.
  4. Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring until smooth. Set the batter aside.
  5. Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks (about 5-7 minutes).
  6. Add the diced onion, bell pepper, corn, chili powder, and paprika to the skillet. Cook until the vegetables soften, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Pour half of the cornbread batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.
  8. Layer the cooked beef mixture evenly over the batter.
  9. Pour the remaining cornbread batter on top, spreading it to cover the meat mixture.
  10. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top layer.
  11. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the cornbread comes out clean.
  12. Let the casserole cool for 5-10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with chopped green onions if desired and serve warm.

Notes

[‘Don’t overmix the batter to avoid dense cornbread.’, ‘Use fresh ingredients for better flavor.’, ‘Layer evenly for consistent cooking.’, ‘Adjust seasoning to taste before layering.’, ‘Cover loosely with foil if cheese browns too quickly.’]

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Keywords: cornbread casserole, comfort food, easy dinner, cheesy casserole, family meal

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