Cowboy Casserole Featuring Our Cornbread Mix

Cowboy casserole, a hearty and comforting dish, traces its roots back to the ingenuity of ranchers and pioneers who needed to create filling meals with simple, shelf-stable ingredients. Originally, it was crafted as a one-pan solution that combined staples like ground beef, beans, vegetables, and potatoes, topped with a layer of cheese or biscuits. This rustic recipe has evolved, with regional and personal variations adding unique twists. One particularly delicious adaptation involves cornbread as the topper layer, adding a rich, slightly sweet contrast to the savory filling below. Cornbread, a staple of cowboy and pioneer diets, fits seamlessly into this dish, bringing with it its own historical ties to early American cooking, particularly in the South and West.

Ingredients for Cowboy Casserole

• 1 1/2 cups of Butte Creek Mill Cornbread Mix
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 cup frozen or canned corn
• 1 14.5-ounce can of diced tomatoes
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup melted butter
• 1/4 cup finely diced onions
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• Sour cream, for garnish

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
2. Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat. Mix in the chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cumin.
3. After the ground beef is browned, add in the corn and diced tomatoes. Simmer for 5 minutes.
4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the Butte Creek Mill Cornbread Mix, milk, egg, melted butter, onions, and cheddar cheese.
5. Spread the ground beef mixture in the bottom of a 9X13 casserole dish. Next, carefully spoon and spread the cornbread batter on top of the ground beef layer.
6. Bake for 20-25 minutes until the cornbread is golden brown.
7. Allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Your Best Meals Start at The Butte Creek Mill

Cowboy casserole with a cornbread topper is a hearty and nostalgic dish that brings a touch of history to your dinner table. To elevate this classic recipe, use the fresh-ground Butte Creek Mill Cornbread Mix, made with care for exceptional flavor and texture. Whether baking this comforting casserole or creating other delicious baked goods, the quality of Butte Creek Mill’s fresh-ground mix ensures a standout result every time. Visit their General Store in Eagle Point, Oregon, or shop conveniently on their website to bring this premium mix to your kitchen and make every meal truly unforgettable.