Mexican Corn Bread Casserole

17 ingredients
11 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. ground beef
  • 1/2 c. chopped onion
  • 1/3 c. chopped green pepper
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
  • 1/4 c. water
  • 1 1/2 tsp. chili powder, divided
  • 2 Tbsp. melted margarine
  • 1 (3 oz.) pkg. cream cheese (soft)
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 (8 oz.) can cream-style corn
  • 1/2 c. shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 c. yellow cornmeal
  • 1/2 c. flour
  • 2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/3 c. milk

Directions

  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 400°.
  2. 2
    In a skillet, brown ground beef with onion, green pepper and garlic; drain off fat.
  3. 3
    Stir in tomato paste, water and 1 teaspoon chili powder.
  4. 4
    Spread into a 2-quart oblong baking dish or 9-inch square pan.
  5. 5
    In a small bowl, blend cream cheese with 1 egg until smooth; stir in corn.
  6. 6
    Spoon corn mixture over beef; sprinkle with cheese.
  7. 7
    In a medium bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt and remaining 1/2 teaspoon chili powder.
  8. 8
    Stir in milk blended with egg and margarine just until dry ingredients are moistened.
  9. 9
    Spoon onto cheese; gently spread to cover corn and cheese layer.
  10. 10
    Bake 30 minutes or until top is golden.
  11. 11
    Makes 6 servings; 450 calories per serving.

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