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Chili Cornbread Casserole

If you need a quick and easy dinner for busy nights, then this chili cornbread casserole is here to help. Featuring all the elements of a classic bowl of cheesy chili with cornbread, it's a 30 minute meal made in a single dish. It's fast, filling, and sure to be a new family favorite!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Casserole, Dinner, Entree, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Calories: 777kcal
Author: Meaghan - The Quicker Kitchen

Ingredients

  • 3 15 oz cans no bean chili or roughly 6 cups of homemade chili
  • 1 15 oz can diced tomatoes drained
  • 1 15 oz can kidney beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 15 oz can cannellini beans drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 cup diced green peppers
  • 2 cups shredded fiesta blend cheese
  • 1 8.5 oz box cornbread mix
  • 1 15 oz can creamed corn
  • 2 large eggs
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Add the chili, tomatoes, beans, peppers, and 1/2 cup of cheese to a 9x13" casserole dish then stir it together until combined. Spread the mixture out in an even layer.
    3 15 oz cans no bean chili, 1 15 oz can diced tomatoes, 1 15 oz can kidney beans, 1 15 oz can cannellini beans, 1/2 cup diced green peppers, 2 cups shredded fiesta blend cheese
  • Spread the remaining cheese evenly out over top of the chili mixture.
  • Add the cornbread mix, creamed corn, and eggs to a mixing bowl. Using a hand mixer, whip together just until evenly combined. Gently pour the batter over the cheese topped chili in an even layer.
    1 8.5 oz box cornbread mix, 1 15 oz can creamed corn, 2 large eggs
  • Bake at 400° for 30 minutes, just until golden brown on top and the chili is bubbling up at the edges.
  • Carefully remove the hot dish from the oven and let it rest for 5-10 minutes.
  • Serve warm & enjoy!

Notes

  • Like things spicy? Sub diced jalapeno for the green bell pepper. You could also sub a can of spicy chili for one of the regular cans called for.
  • Use whatever cornbread mix you prefer, as long as it's the same measurement.
  • Spraying your casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray isn't necessary, but does make for easier cleanup.

Nutrition

Calories: 777kcal | Carbohydrates: 115g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 115mg | Sodium: 1870mg | Potassium: 1281mg | Fiber: 25g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 664IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 502mg | Iron: 10mg