Cheesy Beef & Cornbread Casserole

Good Morning Friends! It’s another beautiful day today. Plenty of people hope for gorgeous days as much as I wish for gloomy, dreary days. I am not weird or anything, but for exactly one year all that has surrounded me has been blue skies. That is no joke. We moved to the Mexican border exactly a year ago, which means I lived through a winter of hot days and a dusting of snow. Besides my time spent in Miami, last winter was the first time I missed a Northeast winter in my entire life. I hated it.

I was born and bred in the Northeast and I am most in love with the Fall and Winter.  Many people run from the snow or at least complain about it; I dream it up and wish to Mother Nature that she will dump mounds of it on my door step each winter. I am sad when she fails me and I complain about the mild winter until the following season.

 Yep, I complain about not having snow.

I am looking forward to making hot drinks, soups, crock pot creations and everything heavy and rich that comes along with winter. I cannot wait until the seasons start to change. Until then, a girl can dream.

Last week I was in the mood for something hearty, but with a sweet undertone. I figured out just what I wanted to make. One of the only foods I know I usually only eat during the Fall and Winter is cornbread, so what’s better to kick off the unofficial start of Fall than a recipe that includes cornbread?

Nothing. I hear you.

I am glad you agree. So take a look at this delicious Cheesy Cornbread and Beef Casserole. This could only be better if chicken was involved in some way; though I think that ground beef was probably the best thing to use for this meal. Let’s get on to the best part.

Nutritional Info:
Servings: 6
Calories: 563.5
Fat: 30 g
Carbohydrates: 40 g
Fiber: 6 g
Protein: 33.5 g
Points+: 15

Here is what you will need:

Recipe Adapted from Kraft Foods

• 1 pound lean ground beef
• ½ onion, chopped
• 2 jalapeno peppers, finely chopped
• 4 ounces chopped green chilies
• ½ tablespoon Cajun seasoning
• 15 ounces enchilada sauce
• 2 cloves garlic, pressed
• 2 teaspoons cumin
• 1 package cornbread mix [I used Jiffy]
• 8 ounces extra sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

Directions:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
• Brown meat with onions and garlic in a large skillet over medium heat
• After the meat is completely cooked through, stir in the jalapenos, green chilies, enchilada sauce, cumin and Cajun seasoning

• Prepare muffin batter as directed on package
• Stir in ¾ of the cheese

• Pour the beef mixture into a greased casserole dish
• Spread the mixture over the meat mixture
• Sprinkle the remaining ¼ of the cheese over the top of the mixture

• Bake for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cornbread topping comes out clean
• Cool slightly

This dish was so simple to make and packed full of delicious flavor. I love the slight heat that is mixed in with the meat and the sweetness of the cornbread. It was the perfect dinner and was exactly what I was looking for.

I hope you all give it a try soon!!

Until Next Time,

Happy Creating

Comments

[grammycurry]

Mmmm,can't wait to taste some more of your home cooking :) I couldn't be any prouder of you and all your accomplishments. You never cease to amaze me! To think not long ago all you thought you could cook was ramin noodles and eggs.You've come a long way!!!

[Cooking With Mel]

Thanks Mom. Love you!

[Isabelle at home]

OK I'll give you an A+++++ on the casserole but wishing for snow....Mel. really. I. am. not. happy. at. all. :) but I still love ya. You know us Canadians have lived through big big big snow storms so by the time we are 10 we have seen all the snow we should for our entire life! Then again I agreed to move to Indiana from Florida because my husband joined the fire department...more snow...Oh, what a girl will do for love!

[Cooking With Mel]

hahahaha Isabelle!! I moved to the Mexican border with Nick b/c of a job. We really go out of our way for men! LOL I'm sorry that I'm wishing for snow. I formally wish for all of your snow to hit me and not you!! :) Thanks for stopping by!! Love you!