This Cowboy Cornbread Casserole is a hearty and delicious dish that is perfect for any western-style meal. This tasty comfort food meal is perfect for busy weeknights when you need something simple to assemble and family-friendly.
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Why you'll love this recipe
✔️ Filling and comforting dish that only requires simple ingredients.
✔️ Ready in about hour without much effort at all.
✔️ Versatile enough to mix and match ingredients to make it your own.
Ingredients
For the exact measurements, please refer to the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- Jiffy Cornbread Mix
- eggs
- milk
- lean ground beef
- yellow onion
- canned corn
- Ro*tel
- pinto beans
- taco seasoning
Instructions
This is an overview of the instructions. For the complete directions just scroll down to the bottom!
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Prepare baking dish by spraying it with non-stick cooking spray, and set aside.
- In a medium mixing bowl, mix cornbread seasoning according to package instructions, and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown ground beef with the diced onion until no longer pink. Drain well. Add the Rotel, beans, corn, and taco seasoning.
- Spoon meat mixture into the prepared casserole dish. Spoon cornbread overtop and smooth evenly.
- Bake uncovered in preheated oven for 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the middle of the casserole comes out clean. Cover loosely with foil and allow to sit 10 minutes before serving.
Equipment
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- casserole dish
- large skillet
- large bowl
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FAQ's
You can add diced jalapeños, bell peppers, olives or other vegetables to the cornbread mixture. You can also add shredded cheese, spices like chili powder or cumin, and herbs like parsley or cilantro.
Yes, you can definitely make this casserole ahead of time. Just prepare the dish and store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 days before baking. When ready to serve bake as directed.
Yes, you can use a batch of your favorite cornbread instead.
Deb's tips
- You can use whole kernel or even creamed corn for this recipe.
- I prefer to use a ceramic or glass casserole dish for baking a recipe like this.
- If you want to add vegetables like diced bell peppers, add them with the ground beef and onions so that they soften.
- Garnish with a dollop of sour cream, fresh parsley, sliced green onions, or pico de gallo.
- For easy clean up make sure that you spray your casserole dish well with nonstick cooking spray before adding the filling ingredients.
Variations
- You can add cheese like shredded cheddar cheese or pepper jack cheese to the ground beef mixture in this casserole.
- Add more spice to this recipe by adding in cayenne pepper, red pepper flakes, diced green chilies, or diced jalapenos to the bean mixture.
- If you want a little crunch you can add some crushed tortilla chips to the mixture.
- Instead of pinto beans, you can use any type of beans that you have on hand like kidney beans or black beans.
- Switch out the cooked ground beef, for cooked ground turkey or chicken to reduce the fat.
Storage
Refrigerate - Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container or wrapped in foil in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Freeze - This casserole can also be frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight and reheat in an oven preheated to 375 degrees F.
Reheat – Leftover casserole can be reheated in the microwave or in an oven preheated to 375 degrees F for 15 - 20 minutes.
Related recipes
- If you are looking for more casserole recipes likes this one, then you are going to want to check out these Easy Chicken Casserole recipes. You are sure to find something your whole family will love in this list.
- This Cowboy Tater Tot Casserole is my favorite easy ground beef recipe to make when I need a main dish that will please young and old alike.
- Are you in the mood for something a little different, but still full of flavor? This Creamy Taco Spaghetti recipe is one of my favorite recipes to make when I need something a little different.
Serve with
- I love to serve a hearty meal like this cornbread cowboy casserole with a fresh vegetable side dish like these Steamed Brussel Sprouts. They are so easy to make, and pair so well with this meal.
- If you are like me and love a fresh salad with your meals then you may want to pair this easy recipe with this Cucumber Tomato Salad.
- The perfect way to end a hearty dinner like cowboy casserole recipe is with a sweet treat like this No Bake Lemon Icebox Pie.
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Cowboy Cornbread Casserole Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 boxes Jiffy Cornbread Mix
- 2 eggs
- ⅔ cup milk
- 1 ½ pounds lean ground beef
- 1 cup yellow onion diced
- 14.5 ounce can corn lightly drained
- 10 ounce Ro*tel do not drain.
- 14.5 ounce pinto beans do not drain.
- 1 ounce taco seasoning
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Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Prepare baking dish by spraying it with non-stick cooking spray, and set aside.
- In a medium mixing bowl, mix cornbread according to package instructions using eggs and milk, and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown ground beef with the diced onion until no longer pink. Drain well. Add the Rotel, beans, corn, and taco seasoning.
- Spoon meat mixture into the prepared casserole dish. Spoon cornbread overtop and smooth evenly.
- Bake uncovered in preheated oven for 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the middle of the casserole comes out clean. Cover loosely with foil and allow to sit 10 minutes before serving.
Julie Evink
I love this cornbread casserole because it uses pantry ingredients that are easy to keep on hand for last minute dinners, plus my kids clean their plates when I serve it!
Alyssa
I've never heard of cowboy cornbread casserole before. I think it looks delicious and I think my family would really enjoy it. I can't wait to give it a try!
Camden Rusincovitch
A good cornbread casserole like this one makes me smile thinking about growing up in the South. Not only that, but it makes my stomach growl!
Brenda Sczepanik
Could this be made in a crock pot or air fryer?
Bowl Me Over
I haven't used either to make the cowboy cornbread recipe. You'd need to change the serving size to fit in the air fryer. The slow cooker has potential. If you tried that, I would put paper towels over the top before adding the lid. It would help absorb condensation and keep the top of the cornbread crispy. Swing back and let me know how it turns out for you. Enjoy the casserole, thanks Brenda!
Cynthia Rusincovitch
I haven't thought of this recipe in years until I found this on Pinterest. My kids have decided they love Cowboy Cornbread Casserole. Who knew?! I'm just relieved I can add something else to the rotation they will actually eat!
Bowl Me Over
That's awesome! Glad the Cowboy Casserole is hit with the family - score one for Mom!
Kristen Yard
Can I substitute a gluten free cornbread mix for the topping of this cornbread casserole, or will that mess it up? Thank you!
Bowl Me Over
That substitution would totally work for the cornbread casserole - enjoy!
betty morris
tried it really good
Bowl Me Over
Wonderful, glad you enjoyed the dish Betty, the Cowboy Cornbread Casserole is a winner! Thanks for sharing!!
Brittany
This cowboy cornbread casserole is so easy to make and my family loves it!
Bowl Me Over
Wonderful, glad it was a hit!
Penni Quick Detweiler
You listed the nutritional info as 651 cal ,is that per serving and what is considered a serving size or is that for the whole dish?
Bowl Me Over
That is per serving Penni. There are approximately 8 servings in the dish. Just portion out accordingly.
CASSANDRA
Girl you and me both this will definitely be a repeat my children absolutely love anything with jalapeno peppers in it anything that has to do with a taco. And I'm sure they will add some shredded cheese and sour cream to top this off we shall see.
CASSANDRA ugan
All I can say is oh my goodness this was delicious definitely adding it to our favorite recipes thank you so much for sharing God bless you and have a fantastic weekend
Theresa
Delicious! I'm not a fan of Pinto beans, so I used black beans. I also used southwestern corn because it includes pablano and red pepper. This is an instant favorite meal and the best recipie I've tried in quite some time. Thank you!
Larry Earles
I'm confused. Ingredient list says "do not drain" the pinto beans and Rotel and drain lightly on the can corn. The directions say to rinse beans and drain corn. Maybe I'm missing something in the directions here.
Bowl Me Over
Sorry Larry, I recently updated the post and tweaked the instructions, but didn't update it everywhere, my apologies! No need to drain the beans. This keeps it a little saucier, which makes it even better! Enjoy the casserole!!
Misty
I read it as lightly draining the corn. Do not drain the Rotel or pinto beans since you need that liquid. But drain the grease off of the hamburger once it’s fried.
Melanie
I made this tonight and the whole family really loved it. I swapped out the jiffy for another (less sweet) brand, then added some jalapenos for heat. It was incredible. I had never heard of cowboy cornbread casserole until I saw your recipe - it's now tucked firmly into my recipe box. ❤️
Bowl Me Over
That's awesome, I'm so glad you enjoy this recipe, I agree this is a real winner!!
Debra White
Do you use two boxes of cornbread mix or just one?
Bowl Me Over
Yes that's correct you'll use two boxes of Jiffy cornbread mix.
Phyllis Abney
What is considered a serving size of the Cowboy Cornbread Casserole?
Bowl Me Over
Figure about 8 servings total. I don't have the exact size.
Kathy
Really good and simple.
Bowl Me Over
Wonderful, glad you're enjoying the recipe Kathy!
Milton Kendall
Taste delicious
Stacey Johnston
I love it!!! Easy and good!
Gary Silvis
Absolutely fantastic recipe, although I used my own recipe for cornbread and I used kidney beans, great simple flavor backed dinner! 100% recommended!!!