mother's day cornbread taco casserole

Name: Mother's Day Cornbread Taco Casserole
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon(s) coconut oil; 1 pound(s) ground turkey; 2 tablespoon(s) taco seasoning mix; 2 tablespoon(s) Worcestershire sauce; 1/2 cup(s) canned tomato puree; 2 pinch(es) saffron; 5 ounce(s) frozen sweet corn, thawed; 1 package(s) Bob's Red Mill gluten-free cornbread mix (20 oz); 1 1/2 cup(s) milk or almond milk; 1/2 cup(s) melted butter; 1 - 2 cup(s) shredded cheese

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Jo Zimny

Ithaca, NY

Updated on Apr 30, 2025

I wanted to make this a lighter meal, so I used lean ground turkey instead of beef as is customary. I made this gluten and dairy-free, so those with allergies can enjoy it too.

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Blue Ribbon Recipe

An easy taco casserole for when you don't know what to make for dinner. The ground turkey is very flavorful and we enjoyed how the cornbread creates a nice crust. Sweet, spicy, and savory, it comes together quickly for a hearty meal.

— The Test Kitchen

prep time 30 Min

cook time 30 Min

method Bake

yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 tablespoon coconut oil
1 pound ground turkey
2 tablespoons taco seasoning mix
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup canned tomato puree
2 pinches saffron
5 ounces frozen sweet corn, thawed
1 package Bob's Red Mill gluten-free cornbread mix (20 oz)
1 1/2 cups milk or almond milk
1/2 cup melted butter
1 - 2 cups shredded cheese

How To Make mother's day cornbread taco casserole

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9x9" square oven-safe casserole dish. Prepare the meat mixture first. Fry the meat in the coconut oil until the pink is just gone.

Step 2

Then add the Worcestershire sauce and taco seasoning.
Step 3

Add the tomato puree, saffron, and corn.
Step 4

Saute for about 5 more minutes on medium-low heat. Cool.
Step 5

Once the meat has completely cooled, make the cornbread mix according to the package directions. Combine milk or almond milk and melted butter.
Step 6

Pour 1/2 the cornbread batter into the greased casserole dish.
Step 7

Top with the turkey mixture.
Step 8

Add the grated cheese.
Step 9

Then pour the remaining cornbread batter on top of the cheese. Gently smooth.
Step 10

Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes until golden on the top.
Step 11

Cool on a wire wrack and cut into squares. Serve with a nice green salad or other vegetables on the side.
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