Cornbread Cowboy Casserole

Cornbread Cowboy Casserole

from iamhomesteader.com
40 min
8 servings

Cornbread Cowboy Casserole is a two layered casserole with a seasoned baked bean and ground beef base, and a cheesy cornbread topping.

Ingredients

  • 1.5 pounds (680g) ground beef
  • 1 medium yellow onion, (diced (approximately 1 cup))
  • 1 green bell pepper, (diced (approximately 1 cup))
  • ½ teaspoon garlic salt
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • 8 slices bacon, (cooked and crumbled)
  • ¼ cup (50g) brown sugar,
  • 1 can (28 ounces) baked beans, ((I used Bush's Original Baked Beans))
  • ½ cup (140g) barbecue sauce
  • 2 tablespoons dijon mustard
  • 1 cup (122g) cornmeal
  • 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 cup (245g) whole milk, (room temperature)
  • 2 large eggs, (room temperature)
  • 6 tablespoons (85g) unsalted butter, (melted)
  • 1 cup (113g) mild cheddar cheese, (shredded)
  • parsley, (for garnish)

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 400°F.

  2. 2

    In a large (the skillet pictured is a 12-inch), oven-safe skillet* over medium-high heat, add the ground beef, onion, green pepper, garlic salt, and onion powder. Cook for about 8-10 minutes, or until the beef is no longer pink. Remove from heat. Drain grease.

  3. 3

    In a large bowl whisk together the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until fully combined.