Taco Corn Casserole

Take corn casserole to a new level with this Taco Corn Casserole Recipe. This cheesy casserole uses up leftover taco meat. Top with sour cream and fresh salsa.

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Taco Corn Casserole Recipe

One of our favorite family recipes is corn casserole, so the past few months I’ve spent some time developing some alternative ways to enjoy the classic 5 ingredient corn casserole. Think not just side dish…but main dish recipes, meat included. Because we love Mexican flavored food, this taco corn casserole was born.

Leftover Taco Meat

Do you ever have leftover taco meat in the fridge? Honestly, we rarely do. The kids DEVOUR tacos, so if we do have a little bit of taco beef leftover, it won’t last more than a day. If you’re lucky enough to have leftovers, that makes this recipe extra easy. Just use about a pound of taco meat (maybe 1 ½ cups?).

If you tend to not have any leftovers, cook one pound of ground beef and then season it with about 3 tablespoons of taco seasoning to prepare this recipe. 

How to Make Taco Casserole

This recipe is literally dump, mix and put in a pan to bake.

• Be sure to drain the can of whole kernel corn (not the creamed corn) and the green chilies.
• Use jalapeno peppers instead of or in addition to the green chiles if you’re looking for spice.
• We like to use cheddar cheese, but you can use a Mexican cheese blend if you’d like.
• This casserole will take about 60-70 minutes to bake if using a square 9×9 baking dish or 45-50 minutes in a 9×13 baking pan. It should be slightly puffy and totally set in the center.

Can I make taco casserole ahead of time?

Yes! You can mix the ingredients for this casserole together, spread it in the baking pan, then cover and refrigerate until you want to bake it. Remove the casserole from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking so the chill comes off.

Can I make taco casserole in the slow cooker?

Yes! Simply spray the liner of the slow cooker with cooking spray, then add the corn mixture to the slow cooker. Set on low and bake until the center is set. It should take about 4-6 hours.

What to Serve on Taco Casserole

This taco casserole has a very simple flavor. We like to pile it high with fresh pico de gallo…or you can use your favorite salsa recipe. Top it off with a dollop of sour cream.

What to Serve with Taco Casserole

We like to serve a simple side salad with this casserole. You could also serve green beans, tortilla chips or refried beans.

Other Corn Casserole Recipes

• Corn Pudding
• Scalloped Corn
• Jalapeno Cheddar Corn Casserole

Taco Corn Casserole

4.68 from 40 votes

Take corn casserole to a new level with this Taco Corn Casserole Recipe. This cheesy casserole uses up leftover taco meat. Top with sour cream and fresh salsa.

Servings 8

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 45 minutes minutes

Total Time 55 minutes minutes

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Ingredients

 

US Customary – Metric

• 1 pound taco seasoned ground beef (either leftover meat or beef cooked specifically for this purpose)
• 8 ounces Jiffy Corn Muffin mix (1 box)
• 15 ounces whole kernel corn (drained)
• 15 ounces creamed corn (not drained)
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup melted butter
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup diced green chilies (drained)

Toppings:

• pico de gallo
• sour cream

Instructions

 

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
• In a bowl, mix all of the ingredients together and pour into a greased 9×9" or 9×13" baking pan. (NOTE: Ours fit in an 9" baking pan with deep sides. This casserole WILL expand slightly while baking so if you are afraid of it spilling over or want it to bake more quickly, use a 9×13 baking pan. Baking time will change if you use a different pan.) 
• This casserole will take about 60-70 minutes to bake if using a square 9×9 baking dish or 45-50 minutes in a 9×13 baking pan. Bake until lightly browned and set in the center. (The exact time will depend on the pan you use so watch it closely. The center should not be jiggly. If it is a deep casserole it will take longer to bake.)
• Serve immediately with fresh salsa and a dollop of sour cream.

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Notes

**The time needed to cook this casserole may vary slightly depending on the pan you use. Most times it takes us a full hour to cook it. Plan for up to 70 minutes of baking, but check it several times.

The calories shown are based on the recipe serving 8 people, with 1 serving being ⅛ of the casserole. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information.**

Nutrition

Calories: 558kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Cholesterol: 101mg | Sodium: 732mg | Potassium: 398mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 780IU | Vitamin C: 4.3mg | Calcium: 169mg | Iron: 2.5mg

Author Julie Clark

Course Main Dish

Cuisine American

Calories 558

Keyword corn casserole, leftover taco meat, mexican casserole

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