Best 8 Chili Casserole With A Cornmeal Crust Recipes

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Indulge in a hearty and comforting culinary experience with our tantalizing Chili Casserole with a Cornmeal Crust. This delectable dish combines the bold flavors of chili with the crispy texture of a cornmeal crust, creating a symphony of flavors that will delight your taste buds. Dive into our collection of recipes that showcase variations of this classic casserole, each offering unique twists and delectable ingredients. From a traditional chili casserole with ground beef to a vegetarian version packed with colorful veggies, our recipes cater to diverse dietary preferences. Prepare to embark on a culinary journey that will warm your soul and leave you craving more.

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SPICY CHILI AND CORNMEAL CASSEROLE



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This casserole has layers of big flavor from clever ingredients like spices, tomato paste, a chipotle pepper in adobo sauce and pickled jalapenos. That way we don't have to rely on too much cheese (which means extra fat) for a great-tasting dish.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h25m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup chopped yellow onion
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, finely chopped, plus 1 teaspoon adobo sauce
1 teaspoon tomato paste
Freshly ground black pepper
1 pound lean ground turkey
One 15-ounce can low-sodium black beans, rinsed and strained
One 15-ounce can no-salt-added diced tomatoes
1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
1 cup instant polenta
3/4 cup shredded Cheddar
1 tablespoon sliced pickled jalapenos, strained and chopped
Cooking spray
1 cup nonfat Greek yogurt
1 avocado, diced
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring, until soft, about 5 minutes. Lower the heat to medium; add the cumin, garlic, oregano, chipotles, adobo sauce, tomato paste and a few grinds of pepper and stir until combined. Add the turkey and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until cooked through, about 8 minutes. Stir in the black beans, tomatoes and chicken broth and cook until the broth is reduced, 8 minutes more. Stir in 1/4 cup of the Parmesan. Remove from the heat and keep warm.
  • Meanwhile, cook the polenta according to package instructions. Remove from the heat and stir in the Cheddar and chopped jalapenos. Spray a 3-quart flameproof casserole dish with cooking spray. Spread the chili in the bottom of the casserole and top with the polenta, spreading evenly to cover the chili completely. Sprinkle the top with the remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan. Cover with foil and bake until bubbling, 25 minutes. Remove the foil and broil until the top is nicely browned, 2 to 5 minutes. Serve hot, with toppings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440 calorie, Fat 22 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Cholesterol 70 milligrams, Sodium 970 milligrams, Carbohydrate 35 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 31 grams, Sugar 5 grams

CHILI CASSEROLE WITH A CORNMEAL CRUST



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Chili + Cornbread = Happiness

Provided by Lindsay V

Categories     Casseroles

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 21

FOR THE FILLING:
1 lb lean ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 bell pepper, chopped
1 Tbsp red chili powder
2 tsp cumin
1 tsp oregano
1/2 tsp salt
1 can(s) petite diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
1 can(s) dark kidney beans (14.5 oz)
1 can(s) light kidney beans (14.5 oz)
few pinches of cayenne
olive oil
pepper
FOR THE CORNMEAL CRUST:
1 c all purpose flour
1/2 c cornmeal
1/2 c sugar
8 Tbsp butter, cold and cut into bite-sized pieces
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 c ice water, plus 2 tbsp (if needed)

Steps:

  • 1. PREPARE CHILI:
  • 2. Heat ~ 2 Tbsp olive oil in a large skillet set to medium heat.
  • 3. Add onions once oil is hot and sauté until onions are fragrant and translucent. Add pepper and garlic and continue to sauté for an additional 2 minutes.
  • 4. Add beef and cook until meat is browned.
  • 5. Once meat is browned, immediately add tomatoes and their juices. Add chili powder, cumin, oregano, cayenne and salt. Simmer until mixture is slightly thickened.
  • 6. Remove from heat and place in a 1 ½ qt. casserole dish. Allow to cool a bit as you make the crust.
  • 7. Pre-heat the oven to 400 degrees.
  • 8. FOR THE CORNMEAL CRUST:
  • 9. Sift together flour, cornmeal, sugar and salt in a large bowl.
  • 10. Gradually incorporate cold butter pieces with a pastry cutter, fork or your hands. Continue to incorporate until the mixture resembles coarse meal.
  • 11. Add ¼ cup very cold water and mix very lightly with your hands. If the dough sticks together enough to form a ball, you have enough water. If there is still dough at the bottom of your bowl, add more water, 1 Tbsp at a time until you can form a ball with the dough.
  • 12. On a well-floured surface, roll the ball out to create a circle that is slightly larger than your casserole dish.
  • 13. Place flattened dough on top of casserole dish, so sides hang over slightly. Turn the overhanging dough under and pinch around the sides of your dish.
  • 14. Cut three slits in the middle of the pie to allow steam to escape.
  • 15. Bake for 30 minutes or until crust is golden brown.

BEEF CHILI WITH CORNMEAL CRUST



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Gather family to the dinner table with a hearty casserole. No one will guess it was created with leftover roast beef.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 pound cooked beef, cubed
1 to 2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon Original Bisquick™ mix
3 tablespoons water
1 can (28 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (7 oz) Old El Paso™ chopped green chiles, drained
3/4 cup Original Bisquick™ mix
3/4 cup yellow cornmeal
2/3 cup milk
1 egg
Red bell pepper rings, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350° F. In 10-inch skillet, heat oil. Add onion; cook, stirring constantly, about 2 minutes or until tender. Stir in beef. In small bowl, mix chili powder, 1 tablespoon Bisquick mix and the water; stir into beef mixture. Stir in tomatoes and chilies; heat to boiling, stirring frequently.
  • Pour beef mixture into ungreased 2-quart casserole. Stir 3/4 cup Bisquick mix, the cornmeal, milk and egg until well blended. Spoon over beef mixture. Top with bell pepper rings.
  • Bake uncovered 35 to 40 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Carbohydrate 28 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 440 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 1/2 g

EASY CHILI SKILLET BAKE



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Chili with a baked-on crust is a main dish so delicious it's hard to believe it's so easy! Your family will love this variation on a long-time favorite, and you'll love how easy it is to make.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cans (15 ounces each) chili with beans
1/2 cup Original Bisquick™ mix
1/4 cup milk
1 egg, beaten
1 package (4 ounces) shredded Cheddar cheese (1 cup)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 10-inch ovenproof skillet with cooking spray. Heat chili in skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, just until simmering. Remove from heat.
  • Stir Bisquick mix, milk and egg in small bowl with fork or wire whisk until blended. Spoon batter in ring around outer edge of chili. Sprinkle 1/2 cup of the cheese over batter.
  • Bake about 20 minutes or until crust is golden brown and knife inserted in center of crust comes out clean. Immediately sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup cheese over center. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Carbohydrate 28 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Fiber 5 g, Protein 13 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 740 mg

CHILI CASSEROLE WITH CORNBREAD



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From Betty's Soul Food Collection... Chili and cornbread partner in a homey one-dish dinner bake.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
1 jar (16 oz) Old El Paso™ Thick 'n Chunky salsa
2 cups Progresso™ dark red kidney beans (from 19-oz can), drained
1 can (14.5 oz) diced peeled tomatoes, undrained
1 1/2 cups frozen corn
3 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 pouch (6.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ cornbread & muffin mix
1/3 cup milk
1/3 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon sliced green onion (1 medium)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. In 12-inch skillet, cook ground beef over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly cooked; drain. Stir in salsa, kidney beans, tomatoes, corn, chili powder and cumin. Cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly heated.
  • Meanwhile, make cornbread as directed on pouch, using milk. Spoon cornbread batter around outside edge of ungreased 12x8-inch (2-quart) glass baking dish. Spoon hot beef mixture into center. (Casserole will be full.)
  • Bake 18 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese; bake 4 to 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted and cornbread is deep golden brown. Sprinkle with green onion just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440, Carbohydrate 57 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Fiber 6 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1110 mg, Sugar 13 g, TransFat 1/2 g

CHILI CASSEROLE



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A simple casserole with a little zing! The zing comes from the taco sauce. This is a great dish for when you do not have much time to make dinner, but you want something that has substance and will fill you up! You can use any kind of cheese on top.

Provided by sal

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 ½ pounds ground beef
½ cup chopped onion
3 stalks celery, chopped
1 (15 ounce) can chili
1 (14.5 ounce) can peeled and diced tomatoes with juice
¼ cup taco sauce
1 (15 ounce) can corn
1 (8 ounce) package egg noodles
¼ cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a large skillet over medium high heat, saute the beef and onion for 5 to 10 minutes, or until meat is browned and onion is tender; drain fat. Add the celery, chili, tomatoes, taco sauce and corn. Heat thoroughly, reduce heat to low and allow to simmer.
  • Meanwhile, prepare the noodles according to package directions. When cooked, place them in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Pour the meat mixture over the noodles, stirring well. Top with the cheese.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 20 minutes, or until cheese is completely melted and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 671 calories, Carbohydrate 52.3 g, Cholesterol 144.7 mg, Fat 37.7 g, Fiber 6.8 g, Protein 31.9 g, SaturatedFat 15.4 g, Sodium 843.4 mg, Sugar 7 g

JIFFY® CHILI CORNBREAD CASSEROLE



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This is a chili casserole that my family loves. It has all their favorites: chili, corn, cheese, and cornbread.

Provided by ruthie0404

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Casserole Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, minced
1 pound ground beef
1 (15 ounce) can dark red kidney beans
1 (12 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 cup frozen corn
1 (1.25 ounce) package mild chili seasoning mix
1 teaspoon seasoned salt (such as LAWRY'S®)
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 teaspoon brown sugar
½ teaspoon garlic powder
2 dashes Worcestershire sauce
1 (7.5 ounce) package cornbread mix (such as Jiffy®)
⅓ cup milk
1 egg
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Heat olive oil in a 10-inch cast iron skillet over medium heat; cook onion until soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in ground beef and cook until browned, about 5 minutes more. Drain grease.
  • Add kidney beans, tomato sauce, corn, chili seasoning, salt, sugars, garlic powder, and Worcestershire sauce. Cook and stir until thoroughly heated, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat and smooth out the top.
  • Combine cornbread mix, milk, and egg together in a bowl. Mix until a slightly lumpy batter forms. Drop big spoonfuls of the cornbread mixture over the chili; smooth out to the edges of the skillet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until top starts to brown, about 15 minutes. Sprinkle Cheddar cheese on top and continue baking until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes more. Let casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400.1 calories, Carbohydrate 37.5 g, Cholesterol 71.6 mg, Fat 19.3 g, Fiber 5.2 g, Protein 20.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.6 g, Sodium 1429.6 mg, Sugar 8.1 g

CORNBREAD-CHILI CASSEROLE



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
1 1/2 cups mild salsa (medium or hot if preferred)
One 12-ounce bag frozen whole-kernel white shoepeg corn, thawed
1/4 cup vegetable broth
2 tablespoons hot Mexican chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Three 8-ounce boxes cornbread muffin mix (Jiffy preferred)
1 1/2 cups whole milk
1 cup shredded Cheddar (about 4 ounces)
1/4 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the oil until shimmering, about 2 minutes. Add the onion and saute until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the ground beef to the onion and saute, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain off any excess fat. Stir in the salsa, corn, vegetable broth, chili powder, cumin, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Transfer the mixture into a 9-by-13-inch baking dish, smoothing into an even layer.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the corn muffin mix with about 1 1/2 cups milk, or just enough to make it easy to spread. Spread it thinly over the chili mixture. Bake until browned to top, 30 to 35 minutes. Remove from the oven and set aside for 10 minutes to allow the casserole to set. Top with the Cheddar and sour cream before serving.

Tips:

  • To make the cornmeal crust, use a fine-grind cornmeal for a smooth, even texture.
  • When cooking the chili, brown the beef and sausage over medium-high heat to develop flavor.
  • Add a variety of vegetables to the chili, such as onions, peppers, and tomatoes, for a more nutritious and flavorful dish.
  • Use a variety of beans in the chili, such as black beans, kidney beans, and pinto beans, for a more complex flavor and texture.
  • Season the chili with a variety of spices, such as chili powder, cumin, and paprika, to taste.
  • Top the chili casserole with a layer of shredded cheese before baking to create a golden brown, melted cheese crust.
  • Serve the chili casserole with a variety of toppings, such as sour cream, guacamole, and salsa, to add flavor and texture.

Conclusion:

The chili casserole with a cornmeal crust is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal or a potluck. The cornmeal crust adds a unique and flavorful twist to the classic chili recipe. With its hearty chili filling, crispy cornmeal crust, and melted cheese topping, this casserole is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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