Taco Cornbread Casserole
Taco Cornbread Casserole layers seasoned ground beef, tomatoes with green chilies, corn, and chili beans under a cheesy blanket, all baked beneath a tender, golden cornbread topping. It’s hearty and mildly spicy with a satisfying sweet-corn finish, perfect for a casual weeknight dinner or a game-day crowd.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves5
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Taco Cornbread Casserole, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 10 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 80 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 21
- Heart Health
- 73
- Metabolic
- 41
- Digestive
- 22
- Inflammatory
- 45
- Performance
- 44
- General Wellness
- 1
Assemble all the ingredients and preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 2
Cook the beef in a deep cast iron skillet over medium heat, breaking it into crumbles, until no longer pink, about 5 to 7 minutes. Drain off the excess grease.
- 3
Stir in the taco seasoning, tomatoes with green chilies, corn, and chili beans. Mix in the Cheddar cheese.
- 4
Combine the cornbread mix, egg, and milk in a bowl, then stir until mixed. Spread the batter over the beef mixture.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted near the center of the cornbread comes out clean, about 25 minutes.
- 6
Garnish each serving with sour cream and chopped green onions. Serve immediately.
- 7
Garnish each serving with sour cream and chopped green onions. Serve immediately.
- Calories 517.22 kcal High 26%
- Protein 29.24 g Good Source 58%
- Carbohydrate 32.59 g 12%
- Total Fat 28.8 g High 37%
- Saturated Fat 13.61 g High 68%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 147.4 mg High 49%
- Sodium 1309.39 mg High 57%
- Dietary Fiber 5.81 g Good Source 21%
- Total Sugars 5.71 g --
- Added Sugars 0.74 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 247.92 mg Moderate 19%
- Iron 4.09 mg Good Source 23%
- Potassium 438.85 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 57.71 mcg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin C 2.47 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin D 0.41 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
- Tomatoes 🍅
About This Recipe
Taco Cornbread Casserole is made with 9 ingredients and serves 5. It takes about 45 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Chili Beans, Cornbread, Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies, and Eggs. Each serving provides about 517.22 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Taco Cornbread Casserole made of?
- The main ingredients are Chili Beans, Cornbread, Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies, Eggs, Ground Beef. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Taco Cornbread Casserole?
- About 45 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 517.22 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Taco Cornbread Casserole easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Taco Cornbread Casserole healthy?
- Taco Cornbread Casserole has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 517.22 calories and 29.24 g of protein, or 58% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1309.39 mg (57% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 13.61 g (68% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Corn and Tomatoes, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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