Cozy Chili Cornbread Casserole
Cozy up with this heartwarming Cozy Chili Cornbread Casserole, blending spicy chili and sweet cornbread for a delightful dish that’s perfect for chilly nights.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef or turkey
- 2 cans (15 oz each) canned chili beans (mix of kidney and black beans)
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes (fire-roasted for extra flavor)
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 cup fine cornmeal
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a large baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef or turkey until fully cooked, draining any excess fat.
- Stir in the chili beans, diced tomatoes with juices, and chili powder; let simmer for about 5 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together cornmeal, milk, and eggs until smooth.
- Pour the cornbread batter over the simmering chili mixture in the baking dish.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top and bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving; top each portion with a dollop of sour cream if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg