Mexican Chorizo Cornbread Casserole

Mexican Chorizo Cornbread Skillet Casserole

4.28 from 11 votes

Mexican Chorizo Cornbread Casserole

This Mexican Chorizo Cornbread Casserole is hearty, cheesy, and packed with bold Tex-Mex flavor. Made with chorizo, cornbread, cheese, and peppers, this easy casserole is perfect for busy weeknights or family dinners.

Prep Time5

Cook Time35

Total Time40

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Mexican

Keyword: Mexican Chorizo Cornbread Casserole

Servings:

Calories: 625kcal

Equipment

cast iron skillet or oven safe skillet, large

Ingredients

1 tablespoon avocado oil or canola oil
1 lb uncooked ground chorizo sausage
½ medium red onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 4 oz can diced green chilis
2 cups grated smoked gouda cheese or sharp cheddar cheese
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
½ tsp dry oregano

Cornbread layers

2 8.5 oz boxes Jiffy cornbread mix
1 14.75 oz can creamed corn
1 cup frozen corn
2 large eggs, beaten
½ cup sour cream

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Heat a cast iron skillet or oven safe skillet over medium heat.
Add oil and onions, and season with salt and pepper. Cook onions, stirring occasionally for 6-8 minutes, until softened.
Add the chorizo and cook, breaking up as you go for4-5 minutes until cooked through and browned.
Add the smoked paprika, oregano and garlic and cook 1 minute, until just fragrant.
Add the can of diced green chilis and stir to combine.
Turn off the heat and set aside.
To a large mixing bowl, add the cornbread ingredients, and stir well to combine.
Transfer cooked meat mixture to a small bowl.
Layer half of the cornbread mixture into the skillet, and layer the meat mixture over top of the cornbread layer.
Layer on 1 cup of cheese, then the remaining half of the cornbread mixture. Smooth cornbread over top in an even layer with a spatula or spoon.
Top with remaining 1 cup of cheese.
Bake for 20 minutes, or until cornbread layer is set and lightly golden brown.
Allow to cool at least 10 minutes before serving.
Serve with lime, cilantro, sour cream,, hot sauce, guacamole or avocado slices.

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