Mexican cornbread casserole
Mexican Cornbread Casserole is a hearty, layered comfort food that combines a savory ground beef and vegetable filling with a golden, slightly sweet cornbread topping. It typically features ingredients like ground beef, corn, tomatoes, cheese, and cornmeal, blending Tex-Mex flavors with the tradition of Southern U.S. cornbread. This dish is a popular potluck or family dinner staple across the American Southwest and beyond.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This casserole is generally high in carbohydrates from the cornbread and corn, and also contains significant fat and protein from the ground beef and cheese. A single serving provides a good amount of iron, B vitamins, and calcium, but is quite calorie-dense, often ranging from 400 to 600 calories per generous portion.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 380 kcal |
| Protein | 12 g |
| Carbs | 35 g |
| Fat | 22 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 6 g |
| Sodium | 750 mg |
| Calcium | 180 mg |
| Iron | 2.5 mg |
| Potassium | 350 mg |
| Vitamin A | 150 µg |
| Vitamin C | 8 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.5 µg |
| Phosphorus | 200 mg |
| Magnesium | 30 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The dish is a culinary hybrid, merging the Mexican influence of corn-based foods with the American tradition of layered casseroles. Nutritionally, it's a complete meal in one pan, but its popularity comes from its adaptability—home cooks often modify it with beans, peppers, or different meats to suit regional tastes and dietary preferences.
