Hamburger corn casserole recipe anyone? I hope you all said yes because this family favorite is coming your way. I love making this hearty weeknight dinner recipe for my family when I don’t have much time to put in over the stove. It’s packed with protein and overloaded with flavor. You should definitely have this easy jiffy corn casserole on your table for those busy weeknights.
What Exactly Is Hamburger Corn Casserole?
Hamburger Corn Casserole is comfort food at its finest placed into a casserole dish and baked up to perfection. The combination of lean ground beef, fluffy cornbread, and corn is out-of-this-world delicious. This is a popular Southern meal that is loved by both kids and adults. It’s best when paired with a side of fried chicken. The entire family will go to bed with a full stomach!
Ingredients For Hamburger Corn Casserole
Simple ingredients that you can find in your pantry and chest freezer are a plus right? So, that’s what I’m aiming for with this hamburger corn casserole.
- Ground Beef- I used 85 percent lean and 15 percent fat beef. This will help to lock in all of the flavors in this cheeseburger casserole recipe.
- Whole Kernel Corn- You can use 1 to 2 cans of corn depending on how big of a casserole dish you have to create this corn casserole recipe.
- Seasonings- One thing I love about my recipe is that the herbs are kept simple. Chili Powder, garlic powder, onion powder, and more.
- Cheddar Cheese- Try and stick with sharp cheddar cheese. You can also ditch the prepackaged stuff and go for a block of age cheddar cheese to make this hearty meal.
- Bell Peppers- I used green bell peppers and chopped onions.
- Jiffy Mix- Yep you heard me, straight from the inexpensive jiffy box. Don’t judge me. You know the rest. 🤣 No extra ingredients needed. If you want homemade cornbread click here.
- Can of Tomato – This helps to add in a ton of flavor like the Mexican cornbread casserole!
The rest of the ingredients can be found below in the recipe card.
How To Make Hamburger Corn Casserole?
- To a medium-high large skillet add butter. Next, add your ground beef and begin seasoning your beef.
- Once the beef has browned, drain and add back to medium-low skillet.
- Add in your chopped minced garlic, onions, bell peppers, cheddar cheese, and diced tomatoes. Allow this beef cornbread casserole to simmer for 10 minutes stirring occasionally.
- While waiting mix your cornbread mixture according to the instructions on the back of the box.
- To a casserole dish add your cornbread batter to the ground beef mixture.
- Next, pour your jiffy corn muffin mix over the top of the ground beef mixture. Smooth out the cornbread layer well.
- Add to a preheated oven of 400 for 15 to 25 minutes until the top of the sweet cornbread becomes golden brown.
- Lastly, glaze the top of the cornbread with honey.
Variations
- Ground chicken can be replaced with ground beef. You can also use turkey meat.
- Want more texture add in some simple black beans.
- Taco seasoning can be a great way to spruce up your hamburger corn casserole.
- A can of Rotel will be a perfect addition to this recipe just remember to leave out the diced tomatoes the previous recipe calls for.
- Pinto Beans or refried beans are another great way to add more flavor. You can also add in cream-style corn.
Storage For Jiffy Corn Casserole
Store this family favorite in an airtight container for your whole family to enjoy on a later day. Cover the savory dish with aluminum foil and pop it in the refrigerator.
In Conclusion
This beefy cornbread casserole is the perfect comfort food addition for that easy weeknight dinner. The minimal ingredients in this jiffy corn casserole are a plus and will be on the dinner table in no time.
Hamburger Corn Casserole Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 Pound Ground beef
- 1/2 Small Onion Diced
- 1/2 Bell pepper Diced (optional)
- 1 Can Corn kernels (15 ounces)Drained
- 1/2 Cup Shredded cheese
- 1 Teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 Teaspoon Thyme
- 1 Teaspoon Italian Seasoning
- 1/2 Teaspoon Chili Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 Box Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix
- 1 Large Egg
- 1/2 Cup Milk
- 1 Teaspoon Honey
- Optional toppings: chopped green onions, diced tomatoes
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain any excess grease if necessary.1 Pound Ground beef
- Add the diced onions and bell peppers to the skillet and cook for a few minutes until they become tender.1/2 Small Onion, 1/2 Bell pepper
- To the same skillet stir in the corn kernels, chili powder, thyme, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, shredded cheese, and black pepper. Mix everything well and let it simmer for about 5 minutes to allow the flavors to blend.1 Can Corn kernels, 1/2 Cup Shredded cheese, 1 Teaspoon Garlic powder, 1 Teaspoon Thyme, 1/2 Teaspoon Chili Powder, 1/2 teaspoon Salt, 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper, 1 Teaspoon Italian Seasoning
- In a separate bowl, prepare the Jiffy corn muffin mix by combining the mix, egg, and milk according to the package instructions. Lastly, add in shredded cheese. Stir until well blended.1 Box Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix, 1 Large Egg, 1/2 Cup Milk, 1/2 Cup Shredded cheese
- Transfer the meat to a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Pour the Jiffy corn muffin mixture over the meat and corn mixture in the baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for about 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the cornbread topping is golden brown.
- Once cooked, remove the casserole from the oven and lather some honey over the top. Let it cool for a few minutes.1 Teaspoon Honey
- You can sprinkle some chopped green onions or diced tomatoes on top for added freshness and color, if desired.Optional toppings: chopped green onions, diced tomatoes
