Mexican Corn Bread Casserole

Mexican Corn Bread Casserole

simple, filling and delicious

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 25m
Cook Time: 30m
Total Time: 55m
Temp.: 425 °F
Servings: 8
Difficulty: Easy
5.0 (20 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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For Meat Base:

For Corn Bread Topping:

Nutritional Information

304
Calories
16.3g
Fat
21.5g
Carbohydrates
1.9g
Fiber
18.2g
Protein
100.6mg
Cholesterol
Mexican Corn Bread Casserole

Recipe Description

This Mexican Corn Bread Casserole is a really delicious and tasty Mexican style casserole that you can whip up and have on the table in under an hour. You can’t beat the cheesy Mexican flavors from this dish. I love it!

To make this tasty casserole, start by cooking onion and red bell pepper. Add ground beef, garlic, chili powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper and cook until the beef is browned. Add corn and some of the shredded Mexican cheese blend and mix well. Pour the sauce into a casserole dish and cover with a thin layer of salsa. Make a corn bread mixture and place it on top of the salsa layer. Top with the remaining shredded Mexican cheese blend and bake in the oven until brown on top.

To make my Mexican Corn Bread Casserole, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Mexican Corn Bread Casserole

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Heat oven

    5 min

    Preheat the oven to 425 °F.

  2. 2

    Cook onions and peppers

    8 min
    Step 2 - Mexican Corn Bread Casserole

    Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 diced onion and ½ a red bell pepper and saute for 5 to 7 minutes, until softened.

  3. 3

    Add beef

    7 min
    Step 3 - Mexican Corn Bread CasseroleStep 3 - Mexican Corn Bread Casserole

    Add 1 pound of ground beef, garlic, chili powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally until the beef is browned.

  4. 4

    Add corn

    3 min
    Step 4 - Mexican Corn Bread CasseroleStep 4 - Mexican Corn Bread Casserole

    Stir in frozen corn toss for about 3 minutes until defrosted. Drain the fat from the skillet and discard.

  5. 5

    Assemble casserole

    2 min
    Step 5 - Mexican Corn Bread Casserole

    Add ¼ of the shredded Mexican cheese blend to the sauce and mix well. Pour all of the sauce into a 9x13-inch casserole dish. Cover the meat sauce with a thin layer of salsa.

  6. 6

    Make corn bread topping

    2 min
    Step 6 - Mexican Corn Bread Casserole

    Combine 1 cup of cornmeal, ¾ teaspoon of salt, and ½ teaspoon of baking soda in a large bowl. Add 1 cup milk and 2 beaten eggs and stir until fully combined.

  7. 7

    Top with corn mixture

    2 min
    Step 7 - Mexican Corn Bread CasseroleStep 7 - Mexican Corn Bread Casserole

    Top the salsa with the corn bread mixture and scatter the remaining shredded Mexican cheese blend on top.

  8. 8

    Bake

    30 min
    Step 8 - Mexican Corn Bread Casserole

    Bake in the oven for about 30 minutes until golden on top.

  9. 9

    Serve

    Step 9 - Mexican Corn Bread Casserole

    Serve with lots of sour cream on the side.

This Mexican Corn Bread Casserole is a delicious, flavorsome recipe! Don’t forget to tag #CookMeRecipes if you decide to try this one!

About the author

Jeff O'connor

Jeff is a 38-year-old bachelor who prefers not to waste his time on salads and light meals. He’s a true carnivore who knows how to enjoy food to the max! Jeff will tell you how to cook rich and filling meals from scratch, bringing some real meaty decadence to your kitchen. His recipes are sure to satisfy every meat lover!

Recipe Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 (20 reviews)
Ethan
March 16, 2025
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I made this Mexican Corn Bread Casserole for our family game night. It was a hit! The flavors mixed really well, and it was so easy to prepare. My kids loved helping with the corn bread mixture. It brought us all together for a fun evening.

Greg Miller
March 2, 2025
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Absolutely delicious dish!

Nina
January 11, 2025
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Superb cheesy goodness.

Paola Fernández
August 19, 2024
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Deliciously cheesy!

Nathan Rivera
November 3, 2023
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I made this Mexican Corn Bread Casserole for our family movie night, and it was a huge hit! The kids loved it, especially with the cheesy top. It was easy to make, which was a big plus for me after a long week. Thanks for sharing this recipe! We'll be making it again!

Amanda Smith
October 12, 2023
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Superb!

Nina
October 10, 2023
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Delicious!

Eddie
October 5, 2023
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This casserole is great! I made it for a small gathering, and everyone loved the cheesy flavors. Simple and quick too!

Uni
October 5, 2023
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Incredibly tasty! My family devoured this easy casserole. I was so proud to serve it at our weekly family dinner—everyone asked for seconds! The cheesy goodness is unforgettable.

Tina Johnson
September 16, 2023
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Amazing!

Quita
May 18, 2023
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Superb dish ever!

Tara
March 22, 2023
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Yum!!! This casserole was super easy to make and my friends loved it! I threw a dinner party and it was the hit of the night. Will definitely make again!

Isabella Martin
February 28, 2023
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So easy, loved it!

Iceman
May 17, 2022
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This casserole rocked my family dinner! We devoured it, and even the kids begged for seconds! Total win!

Will
April 14, 2022
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Delicious

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