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Meaty Cornbread Casserole

18 reviews
Test Kitchen Approved
Total Time

Prep: 20 min. Bake: 15 min.

Makes

6 servings

Updated: Oct. 20, 2022
This casserole is as indulgent as it is delicious; this is stick-to-your-ribs, down-home comfort food at its finest.—Justina Wilson, West Salem, Wisconsin
Meaty Cornbread Casserole
Meaty Cornbread Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of Home
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Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 pound bulk pork sausage
  • 1-3/4 cups frozen corn, thawed
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 envelope brown gravy mix
  • 1 package (8-1/2 ounces) cornbread/muffin mix
  • 1 tablespoon bacon bits
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 envelope country gravy mix

Directions

  1. In a large skillet, cook beef and sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the corn, water and brown gravy mix. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Spoon into a greased 8-in. square baking dish.
  2. Prepare cornbread batter according to package directions; stir in the bacon bits, pepper and garlic powder. Spread over meat mixture.
  3. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into cornbread layer comes out clean. Meanwhile, prepare country gravy mix according to package directions; serve with casserole.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 447 calories, 21g fat (6g saturated fat), 78mg cholesterol, 1345mg sodium, 49g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 2g fiber), 17g protein.