Chili Cornbread Bake

Chili Cornbread Bake

Recipe by Pampered Chef (adapted)

A satisfying dinner that's easy to throw together in the morning, with all the flavors you love about a bowl of chili!

Prep time: 15-20 min

Cook time: 20-25 min

Total time: about 45 min

Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

• 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
• ½ cup onion, finely diced
• 1 lb ground turkey breast
• 1 can (15 oz) chili beans in sauce, undrained
• 1 cup chunky salsa
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 pkg (8.5 oz) corn muffin mix
• 8 oz fat free sour cream
• 1 egg
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
• 1 roma tomato, seeded and diced
• 2 tbsp cilantro, finally chopped (optional)

Cooking Directions

1. Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. In a large high rimmed skillet, begin browning ground turkey breast adding the chopped bell pepper and onion half way through. Season the meat with ground spices and combine with a spatula. Stir in the chili beans and salsa and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
2. While the turkey mixture is simmer, in a medium bowl combine the corn muffin mix, egg, sour cream, and half of the cheese. Set aside.
3. In a 9x9 or 3 qt. baking dish layer the meat mixture on the bottom. Spoon the corn bread mixture over the top of the baking dish and spread evenly to the edges. Top with remaining cheese. Bake for 20-35 minutes or until the edges of the cornbread become slightly browned or a toothpick inserted into the middle of the cornbread only comes out clean. Top with diced tomatoes and chopped cilantro.