Cornbread Cowboy Casserole

This cornbread cowboy casserole with layers of savory beef, Cheddar cheese, and buttery cornbread is baked until golden for a hearty, delicious meal.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 674 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 1 cup milk
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 (15 ounce) can creamed corn
• 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
• 2 pounds ground beef
• 2 tablespoons butter, or more to taste
• 2 (7 ounce) packages sweet yellow cornbread mix (such as Martha White®)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Step 2

Combine cornbread mix, milk, and eggs in a large bowl. Stir in creamed corn.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 17 to 22 minutes. Spread butter over the top. Let cool for 5 minutes before cutting.

Step 4

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease. Add onion; cook until soft, about 5 minutes more.

Step 5

Spread beef mixture in the bottom of a baking dish. Sprinkle Cheddar cheese on top. Pour cornbread batter over cheese.