Taco Cornbread Casserole

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Step 2

Prep Dutch oven with nonstick baking spray.

Step 3

Prep a 13 x 9 inch baking dish with baking spray.

Step 4

Add the ground beef in the dutch oven, cooking on medium heat.

Step 5

Cook for 8-10 minutes or until the meat is no longer pink. Break the meat into crumbles.

Step 6

Drain the excess juices. Add the taco seasoning. Stir to mix.

Step 7

Stir in the drained tomatoes, water, rice, and diced green chiles.

Step 8

Continue to stir to mix while heating all of the ingredients.

Step 9

Make the cornbread following the directions on the back of the package.

Step 10

Add the corn, stir to mix. Divide the cornbread batter into half.

Step 11

Spoon half of it into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.

Step 12

Top with half of the meat mixture.

Step 13

Add the entire container of the sour cream and half of the Frito’s.

Step 14

Sprinkle the cheese on top. Add the remaining cornbread mixture.

Step 15

Spread the rest of the meat mixture on top. Top with the rest of the Frito’s.

Step 16

Bake at 400 degrees for 55-60 minutes. Top with remaining shredded cheese.

Step 17

Return to the oven and bake for an additional 3-5 minutes.

Step 18

Garnish with olives and diced tomatoes.

Step 19

Enjoy and serve.