Description
This Jiffy Cornbread Taco Bake recipe combines the flavors of a classic taco with a comforting cornbread topping. It’s a simple yet satisfying dish that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
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Jiffy Cornbread Batter:
- 1 box Jiffy corn muffin mix
- 1 large egg
- 1/3 cup milk
Taco Meat Mixture:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 2/3 cup water
- 1 cup canned corn (drained)
- 1 cup canned black beans (rinsed and drained)
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream (optional)
- Chopped green onions, jalapeños, or cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×9-inch baking dish.
- Cook Beef: Brown ground beef in a skillet, drain excess grease, then add taco seasoning and water. Simmer until thickened.
- Combine Ingredients: Stir in corn, black beans, and salsa. Prepare Jiffy cornbread batter in a separate bowl.
- Layer and Bake: Spread beef mixture in the dish, top with cheese, pour cornbread batter over, and bake until golden.
- Finish Dish: Sprinkle more cheese, bake until melted, then let rest before serving with optional garnishes.
Notes
- You can add jalapeños or green chilies for extra heat.
- For a creamier texture, mix sour cream into the beef layer.
- Pair with a side salad or guacamole.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 810mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
