Healthy Recipes Healthy Main Dish Recipes Healthy Casserole Recipes Chili Cornbread Casserole 3.2 (13) 13 Reviews Here's a fun way to serve chili and cornbread together. Don't let the ingredient list intimidate you--this casserole is easy to make and a real crowd pleaser. By Jessie Price Jessie Price Instagram Jessie Price was editor-in-chief of EatingWell magazine from 2013 until its last issue in April 2022. She began working with EatingWell in 2003 as a freelance recipe tester and soon after joined the team full time. She worked on 13 EatingWell cookbooks and authored the James Beard Award-winning The Simple Art of EatingWell. One of her favorite aspects of the job: tasting recipes in the EatingWell Test Kitchen. (She tasted more than 3,500 over the years!) Jessie also represented EatingWell across national and local media, appearing on NBC's Today show, TV Land's Best Night In and video news network Cheddar. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on June 19, 2020 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Cook Time: 1 hr Additional Time: 30 mins Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins Servings: 8 Yield: 8 servings Nutrition Profile: Bone Health Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity Healthy Pregnancy High Calcium High Fiber High-Protein Low-Calorie Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients Chili 1 tablespoon canola oil 1 large onion, chopped 1 green bell pepper, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 pound 95%-lean ground beef 2 15-ounce cans kidney beans, rinsed 1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes, undrained 3 tablespoons chili powder 1 tablespoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon sweet paprika ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional) Cornbread 1 ¼ cups cornmeal ¾ cup whole-wheat flour 2 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon baking soda ¼ teaspoon salt 1 large egg, lightly beaten 1 ¼ cups low-fat milk 2 tablespoons canola oil ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro 1 ½ cups shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese Directions To prepare chili: Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion and cook until beginning to soften, about 4 minutes. Add bell pepper and garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add beef and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned, 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in beans, tomatoes and their juice, chili powder, cumin, paprika and cayenne (if using). Bring to a boil; reduce heat to maintain a simmer, cover and cook until slightly thickened, about 20 minutes. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 9-by-13-inch (or similar 3-quart) baking dish with cooking spray. To prepare cornbread: Whisk cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a large bowl. Whisk egg, milk and oil in a medium bowl. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients along with cilantro and stir until just combined. Transfer the chili to the prepared baking dish and sprinkle with cheese. Spread the cornbread batter evenly over the chili. Bake the casserole until the top springs back when touched lightly, 20 to 25 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. Tips Make Ahead Tip: Prepare chili (Step 1); cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months; defrost chili (if frozen) and continue with the recipe, baking the casserole for 50 minutes. Or prepare and bake the casserole as directed; let cool for 1 hour; c Storage smarts: For long-term freezer storage, wrap your food in a layer of plastic wrap followed by a layer of foil. The plastic will help prevent freezer burn while the foil will help keep off-odors from seeping into the food. Rate it Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 494 Calories 19g Fat 55g Carbs 30g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 8 Calories 494 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 55g 20% Dietary Fiber 13g 45% Total Sugars 11g Added Sugars 3g 6% Protein 30g 60% Total Fat 19g 24% Saturated Fat 7g 34% Cholesterol 82mg 27% Vitamin A 1742IU 35% Vitamin C 24mg 27% Folate 89mcg 22% Sodium 914mg 40% Calcium 298mg 23% Iron 6mg 33% Magnesium 119mg 28% Potassium 1040mg 22% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved