Description
Warm your soul with this Cozy Chili Cornbread Casserole, a delightful dish that layers savory chili beneath a fluffy cornbread topping. Perfect for chilly nights or family gatherings, this comforting meal is easy to prepare and bursting with flavor. Each bite is like a warm hug from your favorite grandmother, making it the ultimate comfort food for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (or turkey/plant-based alternative)
- 2 cups canned chili beans
- 1 can (14.5 oz) fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 cup fine cornmeal
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté the chopped onion and bell pepper until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Add the ground beef along with chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook until browned.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes (with juice) and chili beans; let simmer for about 10 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together cornmeal, sugar, milk, eggs, baking powder, and salt until smooth.
- Layer half of the chili mixture in the prepared baking dish. Spread the cornbread batter over the chili evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the cornbread is golden brown on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 180g)
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 55mg