Chili Cornbread Casserole

Nothing better than a warm casserole during the winter months. This chili cornbread casserole is a perfect dish to enjoy on a cold night.

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Chili Cornbread Casserole

Use Pillsbury cornbread swirls to create this quick and easy dinner recipe. 

What's your favorite comfort food? Is it a dish that you can't resist on cold winter evenings or maybe something to celebrate the holidays with? We all have our favorites, but one of my go-to dishes is chili cornbread casserole. This recipe is easy to make and sure to please!

My mom always makes this for Thanksgiving Eve or Christmas Eve, which are both perfect times for this hearty dish.

It has an amazing balance of sweet and savory flavors with buttery cornbread pieces atop the delicious chili mixture.

If you're craving some comforting food in these chilly months then give this recipe a try!

It’s the time of year when you crave comfort food. I know that I’ve been wanting to cook more at home lately.

This dish would be great for a Sunday dinner or even an easy midweek meal if you want something hearty and comforting. It takes less than 30 minutes to make, which makes it the perfect quick and easy dish for those busy days!

Makes 6 servings

Prep time: 10 minutes

Cook time: 20 minutes

Chili Casserole Ingredients

• Ground beef
• Small onion, diced
• Diced tomatoes with green chilies
• Chili beans
• Tomato sauce
• Chili seasoning (I used McCormick)
• Shredded cheddar jack cheese
• Pillsbury cornbread swirls
• For exact measurements, please see the recipe card below.

More Chili Recipes

• Chili Cheese Tater Tot Casserole Recipe - Use chili with or without beans and add more cheese if you would like too.
• Chicken Chili Recipe - If you want to swap out the chicken for pork which is also a sign of good luck, go right ahead.

How to Make Chili Cornbread Casserole Recipe

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Spray a 2-quart baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.

Brown the ground beef in a large skillet with the onion.

When the meat is cooked, add the diced tomatoes with chilies, chili beans, tomato sauce, and chili seasoning. Stir until all the ingredients are well mixed.

Pour the chili mixture into the prepared baking dish.

Top with the shredded cheese.

Slice each cornbread swirl in half lengthwise and place the pieces on top of the cheese.

Bake in the preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes, until the chili is bubbling and the cornbread is golden brown.

There is nothing better than a warm casserole, especially during the winter months. This chili cornbread casserole is a perfect dish for your family to enjoy on a cold night.

It's hearty and packed with flavor! Give it a try and let me know what you think in the comments section below!

In Conclusion

It's a filling dish that will leave your family and friends fully satisfied. A great make-ahead dish for dinner parties or potlucks. Will you be the one to bring this recipe to your next gathering?

The chili in this casserole combines ground beef, beans, tomatoes, and spices with cornbread topping - it's like two dishes in one! An easy meal that can feed 6 people. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights because I promise you'll have leftovers!

There's something about chili and cornbread that just works. Combine them together in a casserole and you're bound to have some happy campers at your dinner table!  If you're not a fan of chili beans, maybe substitute pinto or black beans instead?

Also, I might add some shredded cheddar cheese on top the next time around! This recipe is definitely a winner in my book, and it's sure to be a hit at your house too!

What do you think? Questions? Other ideas? Leave them in the comments section below.

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