Suzie-Q's Taco Cornbread Casserole

Submitted by 3.baby.dux.mommy

"I was also not a big fan of this when we decided to make it, however my opinion changed after the first bite!! It is sweet & salty & just plain yummy!"

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Yields: 2 Quart Casserole
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 1 - 1 1⁄2 lb ground beef
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can corn
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1⁄2 cup water
• 1⁄2 cup chopped green pepper
• 1 (8 ounce) package taco seasoning
• 1 (8 1/2 ounce) package cornbread or (8 1/2 ounce) package corn muffin mix
• 1 (2 7/8 ounce) can french dried onion, divided in half
• 1⁄3 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

directions

1. Brown beef, drain.
2. Stir in corn, tomato sauce, water, green pepper, taco seasoning & mix well.
3. Spoon into 2 quart baking dish.
4. Prepare corn bread as directed on package (you may have to add a tad more water or milk so that you can pour the cornbread mix on top).
5. Stir half of the onions into the cornbread mix.
6. Spread over beef mixture.
7. Bake uncovered at 400 degrees for 20 minutes.
8. Sprinkle with cheese (you may want to use more; 1/3 c is not a lot for people who like their food cheesy!) and remaining onions.
9. Bake an additional 3-5 minutes or until cheese melts.
10. Insert toothpick to check cornbread for doneness before serving.