Seasoned taco meat, corn, and then topped with cornbread mix. Bake this Easy Cornbread Taco Pie for less then 30 minutes and dinner is ready. It's a new kind of taco recipe that you are sure to love. Yes, it is the best of both world's, it is a Taco filled Pie!!!
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Prepare a pie dish with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
Start by cooking your ground beef in a large skillet. Drain fat and return to stove top. Add taco seasoning, salsa, and cream cheese. Cook until cream cheese is melted and all ingredients are well combined. Add this to your prepared pie pan.
Drain corn well and add to the top of your pie.
Mix your cornbread according to box instructions. Mine called for 1 egg and ⅓ cup milk. Spoon this on top of your pie. Top with shredded cheese.
Bake for 20-25 minutes or until cornbread is cooked through. Optional: garnish with fresh cilantro.
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Notes
Make sure everything is drained well before adding it to your pie pan. This will help during baking to keep the base from getting soupy. You can substitute out the same amount of fresh or frozen corn instead of canned.