Cornbread Cowboy Casserole is a two layered casserole with a seasoned baked bean and ground beef base, and a cheesy cornbread topping.
Prep Time15 minutesmins
Cook Time25 minutesmins
Total Time40 minutesmins
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Keyword: Cornbread Cowboy Casserole
Servings: 8
Calories: 701kcal
Author: Amanda Rettke- iamhomesteader.com
Ingredients
COWBOY BEANS
1.5pounds(680g) ground beef
1mediumyellow onion,diced (approximately 1 cup)
1greenbell pepper,diced (approximately 1 cup)
½teaspoongarlic salt
½teaspoononion powder
8slicesbacon,cooked and crumbled
¼cup(50g) brown sugar,
1can(28 ounces) baked beans,(I used Bush's Original Baked Beans)
½cup(140g) barbecue sauce
2tablespoonsdijon mustard
CORNBREAD
1cup(122g) cornmeal
1cup(125g) all-purpose flour
¼cup(50g) granulated sugar
1tablespoonbaking powder
1teaspoonkosher salt
1cup(245g) whole milk,room temperature
2largeeggs,room temperature
6tablespoons(85g) unsalted butter,melted
1cup(113g) mild cheddar cheese,shredded
parsley,for garnish
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F.
Cowboy Beans
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.
Add the cooked bacon crumbles, brown sugar, baked beans, barbecue sauce, and dijon mustard. Stir together until fully incorporated.
Cornbread
In a large bowl whisk together the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until fully combined.
In a separate large bowl, combine the milk, eggs, and butter.
Add the cornmeal mixture to the milk mixture, stirring until just combined.
Fold in the cheese.
Carefully pour the cornbread batter over the beans, and spread to the edge of the skillet, making sure they are completely covered.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cornbread comes out clean.