Tamale Casserole

June 26, 2013

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This casserole is a basic chili with a baked cornbread batter spooned over the top. The two bake together in the oven to make a simple dish that everyone will love. This dish will warm you from the inside out.

Fillling
2 pounds ground turkey
1 large onion, diced
1 bell pepper, diced
3 cloves of garlic minced
1 4 oz can of fire roasted diced green chilies
1 6 oz can of sliced black olives
1 cup frozen corn
2 15 oz cans of chili beans(I used Bushes Grillin' Beans-Texas Ranchero)
2 tablespoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt and pepper

Corn Bread Topping
1 cup yellow cornmeal
1 cup flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons sugar
1 1/4 cup buttermilk
1 large egg
1/4 cup canola oil
1 cup shredded lowfat cheddar cheese

Preheat oven to 375. Spray a large casserole dish with cooking spray In a large skillet over medium/high heat, heat the oil. Add the ground meat and break apart as it browns. Add the onion, bell pepper,...
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Nutritions

Calories
879

Sodium
404mg
16% DV

Fat
35g
53% DV

Protein
45g
90% DV

Carbs
55g
19% DV

Fiber
7g
29% DV