Jiffy Cornbread Taco Bake

Jiffy Cornbread Taco Bake

from reluctantentertainer.com
60 min

Beefy, cheesy, and loaded with big, bold Southwestern flavors, this easy Jiffy Cornbread Taco Bake is a family favorite!

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs lean ground beef
  • 2 10 oz cans Rotel (or diced tomatoes with green chilis, drained)
  • 1 packet of taco seasoning
  • 2 8.5 ounce Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 ½ cup sour cream (divided)
  • 2 cups Sharp Cheddar cheese (grated, divided)
  • 1 cup Pepper Jack cheese (grated)
  • 2 cups lettuce (finely shredded)
  • ½ cup black olives (drained and sliced (optional))
  • 1 cup salsa
  • Fresh cilantro (finely chopped)
  • Taco sauce

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

  2. 2

    In a large skillet, cook the brown beef until browned, breaking it into small pieces. Drain off any fat.

  3. 3

    Add taco seasoning packet and ½ the amount of water on package directions. On medium heat, continue to cook the meat until liquid has evaporated.

  4. 4

    In a medium bowl add both packages (or boxes) of Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix, adding in the eggs, milk, and only ½ cup of sour cream. Mix until combined.

  5. 5

    Prepare a 9x13 baking dish with non-stick spray.

  6. 6

    Next layer the meat, the drained Rotel (tomatoes), and then spread the corn muffin mix with a spatula over the tomatoes until smooth. It doesn’t have to be perfect (some tomatoes may show through the top).

  7. 7

    Sprinkle 1 cup each of the Sharp Cheddar cheese and the Pepper Jack cheese on top and place in the oven. (Reserve the remaining 1 cup of cheese for the topping.)

  8. 8

    Bake at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes, touching the middle of the corn bread to make sure that it is done (firm). If it is jiggly, then cook for a few more minutes.

  9. 9

    Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 15 minutes.

  10. 10

    Slice into squares and top with remaining 1 cup sour cream, lettuce, cheese, black olives (optional), salsa and a sprinkle of chopped cilantro. Optional to add a taco sauce!

  11. 11

    Enjoy!