Description
Hillbilly Pie is a classic Southern comfort food dish that combines savory ground beef and vegetables topped with a golden cornbread crust. This hearty and easy-to-make casserole is perfect for a cozy family dinner.
Ingredients
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For the Beef Filling:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 can (15 oz) whole kernel corn, drained
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Cornbread Topping:
- 1 box (8.5 oz) Jiffy corn muffin mix
- 1 egg
- 1/3 cup milk
- nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare the dish: Preheat the oven to 375°F and lightly spray a 9×9-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Cook the beef filling: In a skillet, cook ground beef and onion until browned. Add corn, tomatoes, seasonings, and cheese. Simmer briefly and then pour into the baking dish.
- Prepare the cornbread topping: In a bowl, mix corn muffin mix with egg and milk. Spread the batter over the beef mixture in the dish.
- Bake the Hillbilly Pie: Bake for 25–30 minutes until the cornbread is golden. Let it rest before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute Rotel for diced tomatoes for added spiciness.
- Try adding black beans or using ground turkey for variation.
- Serve with sour cream or hot sauce for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 730mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
