Cowboy Cornbread Casserole
Cowboy Cornbread Casserole
Ingredients
For the Casserole Base
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef, cooked and drained
- 1 pinto beans, can, drained
- 1 corn, can, drained
- 1 Rotel Classic, can, diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 Taco Bell Taco Seasoning Mix, packet
For the Cornbread Topping
- 1 Duncan Hines Dolly Parton's Sweet Cornbread & Muffin Mix, box
- 1/2 cup milk, for the cornbread mix
- 1 egg, for the cornbread mix
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil, for the cornbread mix
Instructions
- 1
Add the cooked and drained ground beef to the bottom of a Cuisinart slow cooker.
⏱️ 2 min00
- 2
Evenly layer the drained pinto beans, drained corn, undrained Rotel Classic (diced tomatoes with green chilies), shredded cheddar cheese, and Taco Bell Taco Seasoning Mix over the ground beef in the slow cooker.
⏱️ 5 min00
- 3
In a separate mixing bowl, prepare the Duncan Hines Dolly Parton's Sweet Cornbread & Muffin Mix according to the package directions, typically by combining the mix with milk, egg, and vegetable oil, and whisking until just combined.
⏱️ 5 min00
- 4
Carefully pour the prepared cornbread batter over all the layered ingredients in the slow cooker.
⏱️ 1 min00
- 5
Using a black slotted spatula, thoroughly stir all the ingredients together in the slow cooker until well combined and the cornbread batter is evenly distributed.
⏱️ 2 min00
- 6
Cover the slow cooker with its lid and set to cook on the 'low' setting for 3 to 4 hours.
⏱️ 180 min00
- 7
After 3 hours, remove the lid and check for doneness by inserting a wooden spatula or toothpick into the cornbread topping. It should come out clean when fully cooked.
⏱️ 1 min00
- 8
Once cooked, cut a portion of the casserole and serve onto a plate. Optional toppings such as sour cream, additional shredded cheese, or hot sauce can be added.
⏱️ 2 min00
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Cowboy Cornbread Casserole
Ingredients
For the Casserole Base
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef, cooked and drained
- 1 pinto beans, can, drained
- 1 corn, can, drained
- 1 Rotel Classic, can, diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 Taco Bell Taco Seasoning Mix, packet
For the Cornbread Topping
- 1 Duncan Hines Dolly Parton's Sweet Cornbread & Muffin Mix, box
- 1/2 cup milk, for the cornbread mix
- 1 egg, for the cornbread mix
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil, for the cornbread mix
Instructions
- 1
Add the cooked and drained ground beef to the bottom of a Cuisinart slow cooker.
⏱️ 2 min00 - 2
Evenly layer the drained pinto beans, drained corn, undrained Rotel Classic (diced tomatoes with green chilies), shredded cheddar cheese, and Taco Bell Taco Seasoning Mix over the ground beef in the slow cooker.
⏱️ 5 min00 - 3
In a separate mixing bowl, prepare the Duncan Hines Dolly Parton's Sweet Cornbread & Muffin Mix according to the package directions, typically by combining the mix with milk, egg, and vegetable oil, and whisking until just combined.
⏱️ 5 min00 - 4
Carefully pour the prepared cornbread batter over all the layered ingredients in the slow cooker.
⏱️ 1 min00 - 5
Using a black slotted spatula, thoroughly stir all the ingredients together in the slow cooker until well combined and the cornbread batter is evenly distributed.
⏱️ 2 min00 - 6
Cover the slow cooker with its lid and set to cook on the 'low' setting for 3 to 4 hours.
⏱️ 180 min00 - 7
After 3 hours, remove the lid and check for doneness by inserting a wooden spatula or toothpick into the cornbread topping. It should come out clean when fully cooked.
⏱️ 1 min00 - 8
Once cooked, cut a portion of the casserole and serve onto a plate. Optional toppings such as sour cream, additional shredded cheese, or hot sauce can be added.
⏱️ 2 min00