Best Cornbread Chili Bake Recipes

EASY CHILI CORNBREAD BAKE

Steps:

• Cook turkey, celery, and onion in a skillet over medium heat until turkey is no longer pink, 5 to 7 minutes. Add chili powder, black pepper, cumin, and red pepper. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Stir in tomato sauce, chili beans, and cannellini beans. Cook until heated through, about 5 minutes. Set aside.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
• Combine cornbread mixes, milk, and egg in a bowl and mix well. Spoon batter into the prepared baking pan. Spoon turkey mixture over batter.
• Bake in the preheated oven, uncovered, until edges of cornbread are nicely browned and center appears to be set, about 20 minutes. Remove from oven and sprinkle Cheddar cheese on top. Return to the hot oven and bake until cheese is melted, 5 to 10 minutes more.

CHILI CORNBREAD BAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 - grease a 2 quart casserole.
• In large pan over medium heat cook ground beef, onions, pepper and garlic until meat is browned - drain.
• Stir in beans, tomato sauce and taco seasoning; reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes.
• In medium bowl: combine flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder and salt; mix well.
• In small bowl: combine corn, milk and egg - beat well and add to dry ingredients.
• Spoon half of the cornbread mixture into greased casserole; sprinkle with half the cheese.
• Spoon chili over cheese; sprinkle with remaining half of the cheese.
• Spoon remaining corn bread mixture evenly over the cheese spreading gently to cover.
• Bake at 350 for 30 to 40 minutes or until top is golden brown.

CORNBREAD CHILI BAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
• Spread chili evenly over the bottom of the dish. Arrange processed cheese in a single layer over the chili.
• Mix cornbread mix with water in a large bowl until smooth. Spread evenly over processed cheese.
• Bake in the preheated oven until chili is heated through and cornbread topping is golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes.

CORNBREAD CHILI POKE BAKE

Steps:

• For the cornbread: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Coat a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
• Whisk together the cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, salt and baking soda in a large bowl. Whisk the buttermilk, oil and eggs in a medium bowl. Fold the egg mixture into the cornmeal mixture until well combined. Pour into the prepared baking dish and bake until the edges are golden brown and the center bounces back when pressed with a finger, 25 to 30 minutes.
• For the chili: Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onions and cook until slightly softened, about 5 minutes. Add the ground beef and cook until no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Add the chili powder, tomato paste, salt, chipotle powder and cumin and cook until the spices begin to fry. Add the tomatoes and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer until slightly thickened, about 20 minutes.
• Once the cornbread is baked, use the handle of a large wooden spoon to poke 35 holes into the cornbread, making sure that the spoon goes all the way to the bottom of the baking dish.
• Spoon the chili on top of the cornbread and spread evenly with the wooden spoon while pressing the chili into the holes. Top with the cheese, dollops of sour cream, jalapenos and scallions. Cut into 15 pieces and serve immediately.

BEEF CHILI CORNBREAD BAKE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400ºF.
• Brown meat in large skillet; drain. Return to skillet. Stir in beans, tomato sauce and salsa. Spoon into 2-qt. casserole sprayed with cooking spray; sprinkle with cheese.
• Add hot water to stuffing mix; stir just until moistened. Spoon over ingredients in casserole dish.
• Bake 30 min. or until heated through.

CHEESY BEEF CHILI & CORNBREAD STUFFING BAKE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400ºF.
• Add hot water to stuffing mix; stir just until moistened.
• Brown meat with garlic in large skillet; drain. Stir in beans, tomato sauce and salsa. Spoon into 2-qt. casserole sprayed with cooking spray; sprinkle with cheese. Cover with stuffing.
• Bake 30 min. or until heated through.

CORNBREAD CHILI BAKE

Steps:

• Place chili beans in a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Top with onion and cheese. Prepare cornbread mix according to package directions. , Drop batter by spoonfuls over cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Serve immediately.

GROUND BEEF CHILI & CORNBREAD STUFFING BAKE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400ºF.
• Add hot water to stuffing mix; stir just until moistened.
• Brown meat in large skillet; drain. Stir in beans, tomato sauce, salsa and cumin. Spoon into 2-qt. casserole sprayed with cooking spray; sprinkle with cheese. Cover with stuffing.
• Bake 30 min. or until heated through.

PUMPKIN CHILI CORNBREAD BAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Make the pumpkin chili. To a medium pot over medium-low heat, add the olive oil. When hot, add the onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent. Add the chili powder, cumin, cinnamon, and cloves and cook, stirring constantly, for another minute. Add the tomatoes, beans, pumpkin, jalapeno, cocoa powder, and salt. Stir to combine. Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally, then remove from heat.
• Prepare the pumpkin cornbread. In a medium bowl, whisk together the pumpkin, milk, oil, brown sugar, and egg. Place a sifter over the wet ingredients and add the cornmeal, flour, cinnamon, cloves, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Sift together over the wet ingredients (if there are any larger particles of cornmeal remaining, just pour it in.)
• Use a wire whisk to combine the ingredients, switching to a wooden spoon or spatula/scraper if needed and mixing just until incorporated and no more.
• Pour the chili into a 2.5- to 3- quart baking dish (I use a 13"x9" dish). Pour the cornbread over the top, carefully spreading to the edges. Arrange jalapeno slices on top if desired.
• Bake 35-40 minutes, until cornbread is cooked through - check by inserting a toothpick into the cornbread and if it comes out clean, you're good.
• Scoop out individual servings and pass assorted toppings around the table if desired.