Description

Chili Cornbread Casserole is a cozy, all-in-one comfort food dish that layers hearty chili beneath a golden, fluffy cornbread topping — perfect for family dinners, potlucks, or chilly nights.

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef or turkey
1 onion, chopped
1 bell pepper, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
1 can (15 oz) beans (kidney or black beans), drained and rinsed
1 cup corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen)
2 tbsp chili seasoning (store-bought or homemade)
Salt and pepper to taste
1 box cornbread mix (or homemade cornbread batter)
Ingredients for cornbread mix (usually milk, eggs, and butter or oil)
Optional toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, green onions, jalapeños

Cook Mode Prevent your screen from going dark

Instructions

Preheat oven according to cornbread mix package or homemade recipe instructions.
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef or turkey until browned. Drain excess fat if needed.
Add chopped onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
Stir in diced tomatoes, beans, corn, chili seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5–10 minutes to blend flavors and thicken slightly.
Pour chili mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish and spread evenly.
In a separate bowl, prepare cornbread batter according to package or recipe instructions.
Pour cornbread batter evenly over the chili mixture.
Bake until cornbread is golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 30–40 minutes.
Let cool slightly before serving. Top with cheese, sour cream, green onions, or jalapeños if desired.

Notes

Use homemade chili or leftover chili to save time.Make it vegetarian by using plant-based crumbles or extra beans instead of meat.Thicken chili before baking to avoid soggy cornbread.Add shredded cheese between the chili and cornbread layers for extra richness.Pairs well with a fresh green salad or coleslaw.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/8 of casserole
Calories: 390
Sugar: 7g
Sodium: 720mg
Fat: 17g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 9g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 40g
Fiber: 6g
Protein: 22g
Cholesterol: 65mg