✨ Introduction
This Cornbread-Topped Casserole 🌽🥩 is savory, cheesy, and crowned with golden cornbread. A comforting bake perfect for ftour, family dinners, or festive gatherings 🔥.
🧂 Ingredients
🥩 Filling
- 500g ground beef or turkey
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or blend)
- ½ cup diced bell peppers (optional)
- Salt & pepper to taste
🌽 Cornbread Topping
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup flour
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 egg
- 1 cup milk
- ¼ cup oil or melted butter
👩🍳 Instructions
- 🔥 Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F). Grease a baking dish.
- 🥩 Cook ground meat with onion and garlic until browned. Stir in corn, peppers, and seasonings.
- 🧀 Mix in cheese and spread filling into baking dish.
- 🌽 In a bowl, mix cornbread ingredients until smooth. Pour over meat mixture.
- 🔥 Bake for 25–30 minutes until cornbread is golden and cooked through.
- ❄️ Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
🔄 Methods
- 🧄 Add chili powder or cumin for a Tex-Mex twist.
- 🥬 Mix in spinach or beans for extra nutrition.
- 🧁 Bake in ramekins for individual portions.
- 🧀 Use mozzarella or gouda for cheese variation.
📚 History
Inspired by Southern casseroles 🇺🇸 and Moroccan comfort dishes 🇲🇦, this bake blends hearty flavors with a golden crust.
💪 Benefits
- 🥩 Protein from meat
- 🌽 Fiber from cornmeal and vegetables
- 🧀 Calcium from cheese
🎨 Formation
Serve warm with golden cornbread top and cheesy meat filling 🍽️. Ideal for ftour, cozy meals, or festive trays 🌙.
✅ Conclusion
Cornbread-Topped Casserole is hearty, golden, and satisfying—a rustic tray of comfort in every bite 🌽🥩🧀🔥.
❤️ Lovers
- 👨👩👧👦 Families
- 🧑🍳 Casserole fans
- 🍽️ Dinner hosts
- 🎉 Potluck planners
- 🌽 Cornbread lovers