Description
Chili cornbread casserole is the ultimate comfort dish, combining a savory chili base with a fluffy cornbread topping. This hearty meal is perfect for weeknight dinners or game day gatherings, warming you up with its rich flavors. With easy preparation and endless customization options, it’s sure to become a favorite in your home. Grab your ingredients and let’s get cooking!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey (lean)
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a casserole dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté onions and bell peppers until softened (about 5 minutes). Add ground meat and cook until browned (7-10 minutes).
- Stir in kidney beans, diced tomatoes, and chili powder; simmer for 10 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix cornmeal with eggs and milk until smooth. Optionally add shredded cheese.
- Pour the chili mixture into the greased dish. Top with cornbread batter and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (200g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg