Taco Casserole With Onion-Cornbread & Cheese Topping

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef, cooked and drained
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce (1 cup)
• 1 (7 ounce) can ortega diced green chilies
• 1 cup frozen corn kernel, thawed
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1 (1 1/4 ounce) package ortega taco seasoning mix
• 1 (8 1/2 ounce) package Jiffy cornbread mix
• 1 (2 7/8 ounce) can French-fried onions, divided
• 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400°F Grease 2 1/2-quart baking dish.

2. 2

   Combine beef, tomato sauce, chiles, corn, onion and taco seasoning in medium bowl; mix well.

3. 3

   Transfer to prepared baking dish.

4. 4

   Prepare cornbread mix according to package directions, adding 1/2 of french fried onions. Drop by spoonfuls on top of beef mixture.

5. 5

   Bake uncovered for 20 to 25 minutes or until cornbread is cooked through.

6. 6

   Sprinkle remaining french fried onions and cheese over casserole and continue baking, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until cheese is melted and onions are golden brown.