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Cowboy Cornbread Casserole

July 25, 2025 Amanda Plott

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If you think cowboy casseroles are just full of cream, cheese, and guilt, think again! This Cowboy Cornbread Casserole is here to lasso up those traditional flavors but with a healthy, guilt-free spin that’ll have your taste buds doing a happy two-step.

What Makes This Cowboy Cornbread Casserole So Special?

This isn’t your grandma’s heavy casserole. We’re talking about a vibrant mix of sweet corn, lean ground turkey, black beans, and a homemade cornbread topping that’s lighter but still delivers all the cozy comfort you crave. Plus, sneak in some veggies and a bit of spice for a real flavor rodeo.

Why You’ll Keep Coming Back

  • It’s balanced: Protein, fiber, and veggies all in one dish.

  • Totally customizable: Swap ground turkey for beans or add jalapeños for heat.

  • Make-ahead friendly: Perfect for meal prep or feeding a hungry crowd.

  • Healthy comfort food: No more choosing between tasty and nutritious.

Your new favorite cowboy dish rounds up all the best parts of cornbread casseroles without the usual calorie and fat roundup. It’s perfect for dinner any night you need a little Western-style warmth without straying off the healthy ranch.

Get your cowboy boots on and wrangle this recipe into your meal rotation. It’s hearty, wholesome, and ready to ride into your dinner plate! Yeehaw!

Cowboy Cornbread Casserole

Cowboy Cornbread Casserole

Yield: 10
Author: The Skinny Fork (Amanda Plott)
Prep time: 10 MinCook time: 30 MinTotal time: 40 Min

This Cowboy Cornbread Casserole is here to lasso up those traditional flavors but with a healthy, guilt-free spin that’ll have your taste buds doing a happy two-step.

Ingredients

  • 1 White Onion, Chopped
  • 1 Bell Pepper, Chopped
  • 1 Lb. Extra Lean Ground Beef
  • 1/2 Tsp. Minced Garlic
  • 1/2 Tsp. Paprika
  • 1 (10.5 Oz.) Can Cream of Chicken
  • 1 (10 Oz.) Can No Salt Added Rotel
  • 1/3 C. Plain Fat Free Greek Yogurt
  • 2 C. Shredded Cheddar
  • 2 (8.5 Oz) Boxes Cornbread Mix
  • 1 (14.5 Oz.) Can Creamed Corn
  • 1/2 C. Fat Free Milk
  • 2 Whole Large Eggs

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and lightly coat a 9x13" baking dish with non-stick spray and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet over medium high heat, add the 1 White Onion and1 Bell Pepper, Chopped to the pan, cooking for 2-3 minutes or until softening.
  3. Add the 1 Lb. Extra Lean Ground Beef to the skillet, along with the 1/2 Tsp. Minced Garlic and 1/2 Tsp. Paprika.
  4. Continue cooking until the beef is fully cooked.
  5. Stir in the 1 (10.5 Oz.) Can Cream of Chicken, 1 (10 Oz.) Can No Salt Added Rotel, 1/3 C. Plain Fat Free Greek Yogurt and 1 cup of the Shredded Cheddar, gently combining until all ingredients are just combined.
  6. Meanwhile, in a large mixing bowl, add 2 (8.5 Oz) Boxes Cornbread Mix, 1 (14.5 Oz.) Can Creamed Corn, 1/2 C. Fat Free Milk, and 2 Whole Large Eggs. Stir until just combined.
  7. Spread the cornbread batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.
  8. Top with the ground beef mixture, but don’t mix it in; sprinkle the remaining Shredded Cheddar evenly over the top of the meat mixture.
  9. Bake, uncovered, on the center oven rack, for 30-35 minutes and a knife inserted into the cornbread comes out clean.

Recommended Products

Campbell's Condensed Heart Healthy Cream of Chicken Soup

RO-TEL Original No Salt Added Diced Tomatoes and Green Chilies

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

454

Fat (grams)

19 g

Sat. Fat (grams)

8 g

Carbs (grams)

49 g

Fiber (grams)

5 g

Net carbs

45 g

Sugar (grams)

14 g

Protein (grams)

23 g

Sodium (milligrams)

936 mg

Cholesterol (grams)

88 mg

Nutritional Claims: Peanut Free • Tree Nut Free • Soy Free • Fish Free • Shellfish Free • Crustacean Free • Celery Free • Mustard Free • Sesame Free • Lupine Free • Mollusk Free • Alcohol Free

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