The Ultimate Jiffy Cornbread Casserole

25 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Drop a pound of ground beef and a half of an onion into your favorite skillet.
  2. 2Drop a pound of ground beef and a half of an onion into your favorite skillet.
  3. 3Drop a pound of ground beef and a half of an onion into your favorite skillet.
  4. 4Dice the onion.
  5. 5Dice the onion.
  6. 6Dice the onion.
  7. 7Season and brown the beef.
  8. 8Season and brown the beef.
  9. 9Season and brown the beef.
  10. 10Drain the beef.
  11. 11Drain the beef.
  12. 12Drain the beef.
  13. 13Add a cup of spring water and 8 ounces of tomato paste.
  14. 14Add a cup of spring water and 8 ounces of tomato paste.
  15. 15Add a cup of spring water and 8 ounces of tomato paste.
  16. 16Mix this all real nice.
  17. 17Mix this all real nice.
  18. 18Mix this all real nice.
  19. 19Bring the whole thing up to a simmer for about 2 to 3 minutes.
  20. 20Bring the whole thing up to a simmer for about 2 to 3 minutes.
  21. 21Bring the whole thing up to a simmer for about 2 to 3 minutes.
  22. 22Transfer the mixture into a greased 8x8 baking dish.
  23. 23Transfer the mixture into a greased 8x8 baking dish.
  24. 24Transfer the mixture into a greased 8x8 baking dish.
  25. 25Get a mixing bowl.
  26. 26Get a mixing bowl.
  27. 27Get a mixing bowl.
  28. 28Add one box of Jiffy cornbread mix, one whole egg, a third cup of whole milk, and one can of drained corn.
  29. 29Add one box of Jiffy cornbread mix, one whole egg, a third cup of whole milk, and one can of drained corn.
  30. 30Add one box of Jiffy cornbread mix, one whole egg, a third cup of whole milk, and one can of drained corn.
  31. 31Whisk this until it's all beautifully combined.
  32. 32Whisk this until it's all beautifully combined.
  33. 33Whisk this until it's all beautifully combined.
  34. 34Cover the beef mixture with freshly shredded cheddar cheese first.
  35. 35Cover the beef mixture with freshly shredded cheddar cheese first.
  36. 36Cover the beef mixture with freshly shredded cheddar cheese first.
  37. 37Pour the cornbread mixture on top of the cheese.
  38. 38Pour the cornbread mixture on top of the cheese.
  39. 39Pour the cornbread mixture on top of the cheese.
  40. 40Spread the cornbread mixture out evenly.
  41. 41Spread the cornbread mixture out evenly.
  42. 42Spread the cornbread mixture out evenly.
  43. 43Put the whole thing in the oven at 400 degrees for about 20 minutes.
  44. 44Put the whole thing in the oven at 400 degrees for about 20 minutes.
  45. 45Put the whole thing in the oven at 400 degrees for about 20 minutes.
  46. 46When it comes out, give it the toothpick test to make sure the cornbread is done.
  47. 47When it comes out, give it the toothpick test to make sure the cornbread is done.
  48. 48When it comes out, give it the toothpick test to make sure the cornbread is done.
  49. 49If it is done, throw some butter on it.
  50. 50If it is done, throw some butter on it.
  51. 51If it is done, throw some butter on it.
  52. 52Let it cool off for a little bit.
  53. 53Let it cool off for a little bit.
  54. 54Let it cool off for a little bit.
  55. 55Once it's ready, get a spatula, cut out a piece, and put it on a plate.
  56. 56Once it's ready, get a spatula, cut out a piece, and put it on a plate.
  57. 57Once it's ready, get a spatula, cut out a piece, and put it on a plate.
  58. 58Grab a fork, scoop up a big old bite, and put the whole thing in your mouth.
  59. 59Grab a fork, scoop up a big old bite, and put the whole thing in your mouth.
  60. 60Grab a fork, scoop up a big old bite, and put the whole thing in your mouth.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 0.5 onion, diced
  • 0.5 onion, diced
  • 0.5 onion, diced
  • 1 cup spring water
  • 1 cup spring water
  • 1 cup spring water
  • 8 ounces tomato paste
  • 8 ounces tomato paste
  • 8 ounces tomato paste
  • 1 box Jiffy cornbread mix
  • 1 box Jiffy cornbread mix
  • 1 box Jiffy cornbread mix
  • 1 whole egg
  • 1 whole egg
  • 1 whole egg
  • 0.33 cup whole milk
  • 0.33 cup whole milk
  • 0.33 cup whole milk
  • 1 can corn, drained
  • 1 can corn, drained
  • 1 can corn, drained
  • freshly shredded cheddar cheese
  • freshly shredded cheddar cheese
  • freshly shredded cheddar cheese
  • butter
  • butter
  • butter

Equipment

skillet8x8 baking dishmixing bowlwhiskspatulaoven

Tips

  • Use the toothpick test to ensure the cornbread is done.
  • Butter the cornbread when it comes out of the oven.