Cornbread Taco Bake Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What can you make with cornbread and ground beef? ›

Cowboy dinner is a hearty casserole of flavorful beef, corn and beans topped with soft, fluffy cornbread and a layer of cheese. So delicious! This easy, comfort food casserole has been a family favorite for over 20 years!

Yes, you can bake your cornbread in a glass dish if you prefer. It will make your crust a little more golden brown all the way around though. Metal dishes work just as well too…I've even baked cornbread in a cast-iron skillet. Whatever you have that's oven-safe will work to bake cornbread.

The batter should be thick, but still pourable. Add more milk or buttermilk if necessary.

Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Toast leftover servings in a warm oven or skillet and top with a fried egg or drizzle of honey — proof that you really can eat this corn casserole any time of day.

She notes that Northern cornbread is sweeter, lighter, and more cake-like than Southern cornbread. Not surprisingly, it includes sugar (or molasses, in the earlier centuries), unlike traditional Southern cornbread.

One of the simplest ways is to bring in more flavor and depth is by adding ⅓ cup of sour cream to the batter, which makes the cornbread extra moist and a little tangy. Another tangy option: Add ⅔ cup of buttermilk, which also makes the cornbread super tender.

Use cast iron

Cast iron works best because it gets hot and stays hot, helping your cornbread to cook evenly and giving it that tasty crispy, golden-brown crust you know and love.

Yes, you can bake cornbread in an aluminum pan. Discover helpful tips for baking cakes, cookies, brownies and other recipes in aluminum foil pans.

1Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C). We recommend allowing cornbread batter to sit for 10 to 15 minutes before baking, so if you prefer, you can delay heating the oven until you make the batter. 2Melt the butter, and then set aside to cool slightly.

Can I substitute water for milk in cornbread mix? Yes, you can, but it may result in a less rich flavor. If you're out of milk, try using cream or half-and-half, evaporated or powdered milk, or even plain yogurt. If you have dietary restrictions, try soy milk or oat milk.

Can I make cornbread the day before? ›

Make-Ahead: You can make this recipe up to 1 day ahead of time before serving. How to Heat: If you like your cornbread warm you can place your desired amount wrapped in foil and baked at 325° for 3-5 minutes. You can also warm in the microwave. How to Store: Cover and keep at room temperature for 4 days.

You can tell your corn casserole is done when it's lightly brown on top and the center is set and doesn't jiggle.

Veggies: If you want to cut through the creamy goodness of this casserole, this simple green salad is your zippy ticket, or these delicious roasted carrots. Other sides: Some classic mashed potatoes, equally classic green bean casserole, or sweet potato casserole because the holidays are all about those casseroles.

In the deep, deep South, cornbread is a standard, savory meal component, staking a claim on supper tables right next to bowls of steaming chili or plates of spicy barbecue. But it doesn't have to be a special occasion; it can accompany any type of meal, any time.

Cornbread is typically eaten with molasses in the southern states and with butter and honey in the northern states of America.

No. Cornbread made with cornmeal, but the two aren't the same thing. To achieve a golden loaf of cornbread, it takes more than just cornmeal.