Mexican Cornbread Casserole
Recipe from RO*TEL

Cornbread base topped with beef, zesty tomatoes, corn, and cheese for a flavorful baked entree.


Mexican Cornbread Casserole

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Servings: 6 servings (1/6 recipe each)
Prep Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 35 mins

 
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Ingredients
  •  
    PAMŪ Original No-Stick Cooking Spray
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  • 1 8.5-ounce package
    corn muffin mix
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  • 1/4 cup
    Egg BeatersŪ Original
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  • 1/3 cup
    reduced fat (2%) milk
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  • 3/4 cup
    frozen whole kernel corn, divided
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  • 1/2 pound
    ground chuck beef (80% lean)
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  • 1 10-ounce can
    Ro*TelŪ Original Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies, drained
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  • 1 8-ounce can
    Ro*TelŪ Original Tomato & Green Chili Sauce
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  • 1/2 teaspoon
    ground cumin
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  • 1 cup
    shredded reduced fat Mexican cheese blend
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Directions
1.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Spray 8x8-inch glass baking dish with cooking spray; set aside. Stir together cornbread mix, Egg Beaters, milk, and half of corn in bowl. Pour into prepared dish.
2.
Meanwhile, cook beef in medium skillet over medium-high heat 3 to 5 minutes or until crumbled and no longer pink, stirring occasionally; drain. Stir in drained tomatoes, tomato sauce, remaining corn, and cumin. Pour mixture over top of cornbread batter. Top with cheese.
3.
Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until edges are lightly browned and cornbread is done.

Cook's Tip
One fresh egg may be used in place of 1/4 cup Egg Beaters.

Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 276, Total Fat 13 g, Saturated Fat 6 g, Sodium 886 mg, Carbohydrate 38 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 16 g, Calcium 368 mg, Sugar 11 g, Iron 2 mg. Daily Values: Vitamin C 2%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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