Sombrero Casserole

Name: Sombrero Casserole
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Cuisine: Mexican Casseroles, Mexican Dinners, Mexican Recipes
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef; 1 small onion, chopped; 1 small green pepper, chopped; 2 packages (8-1/2 ounces each) cornbread/muffin mix; 1 can (14-3/4 ounces) cream-style corn; 2 large eggs; 4 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided; 1 cup picante sauce

Cornbread and cream-style corn add a touch of sweetness to this hearty casserole. I sometimes sprinkle crushed tortilla chips on top before baking.— Kelley Enyeart, Marceline, Missouri

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
1 small green pepper, chopped
2 packages (8-1/2 ounces each) cornbread/muffin mix
1 can (14-3/4 ounces) cream-style corn
2 large eggs
4 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1 cup picante sauce

Directions

In a skillet, cook beef, onion and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain and set aside. In a bowl, combine cornbread mixes, corn and eggs; mix well. Spread half into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Top with the meat mixture, 3 cups of cheese and the picante sauce. Spread with remaining cornbread mixture; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350— for 35-40 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Helpful Hint: Although they're made with basically the same ingredients, picante sauce usually has a smoother texture and milder flavor than salsa.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 643 calories, 34g fat (21g saturated fat), 197mg cholesterol, 1230mg sodium, 49g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 2g fiber), 36g protein.

Originally published as Sombrero Casserole in Taste of Home Ground Beef Cookbook-Book

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Muddyfrogwater

Jun 19, 2015

fntcitylade....I have the recipe called Sombrero Bake. Is this it?Sombrero Bake6 Servings Prep: 10 min. Bake: 45 min.Ingredients2-1/2 cups cubed cooked chicken1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese1 medium tomato, chopped1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted1/2 cup 2% milk1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauceBISCUIT TOPPING:3/4 cup biscuit/baking mix1/2 cup cornmeal2/3 cup 2% milk1 can (2.8 ounces) french-fried onions, divided1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheeseDirectionsIn a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish, layer with chicken, chilies,cheese and tomato. In a small bowl, combine the soup, milk and hotpepper sauce. Pour over chicken mixture. Cover and bake at 375?for 20 minutes.In a small bowl, combine the biscuit mix, cornmeal, milk and 3/4 cuponions. Drop into eight mounds over casserole.Bake, uncovered, for 20 minutes (topping will spread). Sprinkle withcheese and remaining onions. Bake 5 minutes longer or until cheeseis melted. Yield: 6 servings.
fntcitylady

Sep 12, 2013

I made a dish called Sombrero Casserole from Taste of Home many times for neighbors, church and my family. Haven't had it in a while and can't find my book. It was turned to this page and highlighted. As time passed I forgot about it and today started my search where it should have been. Its lost or gone. The above Casserole is not what I made in the past, no corn was in it and you made your own cornbread topping. What are the chances it has been updated thru time? The one I made was called Sombrero Bake. Any chances someone might have this recipe?
leetodtz

Jan 30, 2012

We skipped the green peppers and did not bake it with the picante sauce. It was really delicious and filling. We will be making this again.
Sunshine031294

Feb 10, 2010

I have been making this receipe for a couple of years now. My family loves all the flavors combined. You can dress it up with other mexican favorites too! I do cut back on the cheese to help reduce some fat content.