Southwestern Cornbread Casserole Food

SOUTHWESTERN CORNBREAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Spray a 12-cup muffin tin with nonstick spray and place in the oven while you make the batter.
• In a large bowl, combine the cornmeal, baking powder, sugar, red pepper flakes and salt. Stir to combine. Add the milk, oil and corn and stir until just combined. Stir in the Cheddar, onions and green peppers and stir just until incorporated.
• Carefully remove the hot muffin tin from the oven and ladle the batter into it. Return to the oven and bake until a toothpick comes out clean, about 15 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes. Remove from the muffin tin and serve.

SOUTHWESTERN CORNBREAD CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 8 (8-oz) individual baking dishes with cooking spray. In 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook onions in oil 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender.
• In large bowl, mix beans, corn, tomatoes, enchilada sauce and salsa. Stir in chicken, cilantro and onions. Spoon mixture into baking dishes.
• In medium bowl, stir muffin mix, milk and eggs just until moistened. Spoon topping by heaping spoonfuls over chicken mixture.
• Bake uncovered 20 to 25 minutes or until filling is bubbly and topping is golden brown. Sprinkle with cheese blend. Bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Garnish with jalapeños.

SOUTHWESTERN CORNBREAD STRATA WITH CREAMY SPICY TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• For the Southwestern cornbread strata: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a 10-by-12-inch baking dish and place on a baking sheet. Set aside.
• Whisk together the eggs, milk, cream and salt and pepper in a large bowl. Add the cornbread, press to submerge, and let stand, stirring once or twice to soak the cornbread evenly and thoroughly.
• Heat the oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat, add the sausage, and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Add the onion, bell pepper and poblano to the drippings in the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned in spots and soft, about 5 minutes.
• Stir the sausage and onion mixture into the cornbread mixture. Stir in the chopped cilantro, 3/4 cup of the Cheddar and 3/4 cup of the Monterey Jack. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer the mixture to the prepared dish, dot with the goat cheese and sprinkle on the cotija and remaining 1/4 cups Cheddar and Monterey Jack. Bake until the edges are puffed and lightly golden brown and the center still jiggles slightly, about 40 minutes.
• For the tomato sauce: While the strata bakes, heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
• Stir in the tomatoes and chipotle and cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is reduced by half and thickened, about 15 minutes. Transfer to a blender and puree until creamy, venting the top of the blender to allow steam to escape. Return the sauce to the saucepan over low heat, and whisk in the crema and salt and pepper to taste; let the sauce heat through and then remove from the heat. Stir in the lime juice and cover to keep warm.
• Let the strata rest for about 10 minutes, then serve with the creamy spicy tomato sauce, garnishing each serving with some of the whole cilantro leaves.

SOUTHWESTERN CORN BREAD

Steps:

• Place corn in a food processor or blender; cover and process until coarsely chopped. Set aside. In a bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, baking soda and salt. , In a small bowl, combine the egg, egg whites, milk and oil. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Add the cheese, chilies and corn., Pour into a 9-in. square baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Serve warm.

THE BEST DERNED SOUTHWESTERN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°. Crumble chorizo into a large skillet; add onion. Cook over medium heat until meat is fully cooked; drain. Add beans, tomato sauce, corn, chilies, salsa, cilantro and seasonings; heat through., Place six tortillas in the bottom of a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Layer with 3-1/2 cups meat mixture, the tomatoes and 1 cup cheese. Top with remaining tortillas, meat mixture and cheese., Cover and bake 40 minutes. Uncover; bake 5-10 minutes or until heated through. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting.

SOUTHWEST CORN BREAD BAKE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the chili beans, corn, onion and cumin. Transfer to an 8-in. square baking dish coated with cooking spray., In another bowl, combine the dry ingredients. Combine milk and oil; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. , Drop by tablespoonfuls over chili mixture; carefully spread over the top. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.

SOUTHWEST CORN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Combine first 5 ingredients and place in a greased 2 quart casserole dish.
• Top with the cheese and bake at 350 degrees farenheit for 30-45 minutes.

SIMPLE SOUTHWESTERN MASHED POTATO CORNFETTI CASSEROLE #SP5

Steps:

• Preheat oven 350°.
• Peel the corner of the Sour Cream & Chive Mashed Potatoes package to vent. Place the container in the microwave and heat on HIGH for 3 minutes.
• Completely remove film and stir.
• Return the package, uncovered, to the microwave on HIGH for 1 additional minute.
• Meanwhile, in a mixing bowl, combine drained southwest corn, cream corn, muffin mix and 4 oz melted butter. Stir to combine ingredients.
• Pour corn mixture into an ungreased 9"x9" rectangular casserole dish. Carefully spread mash potatoes on top of corn mixture (keeping the layer of potatoes on top).
• Place in preheated oven uncovered and bake 55 min or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.
• Remove from oven, slice remaining butter and evenly distribute on top of casserole. Let stand 10-15 minutes before serving.

SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN THIGH CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
• Heat chicken broth in a small pan over medium heat, about 5 minutes.
• Combine black beans, corn, and rice in a large bowl. Add hot chicken broth, condensed soup, 1 cup pepper Jack cheese, sour cream, and salsa; stir to combine. Stir in chicken. Pour mixture into the prepared baking dish.
• Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven for 45 minutes. Top with remaining pepper Jack and bake until center is set, chicken is cooked through, and cheese is golden brown, 15 to 25 more minutes.

SOUTHWEST CHICKEN CORNBREAD CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Place corn oil in 13 x 9 casserole dish and place in cold oven. Preheat oven to 425 degree F.
• use mallet to flatten chicken breasts to even thickness. If using large breasts cut into smaller serving size.
• Mix next 7 ingredients (spices) and generously season the chicken breasts.
• In a small bowl, mix cornmeal mix, buttermilk and egg.
• Remove hot pan from oven and place chicken breast in hot pan.
• Pour corn bread batter evenly over the chicken.
• Sprinkle top with jalapeños if using then sprinkle cheese over top.
• Place in oven and bake for 20 minutes.
• Serve with salsa and sour cream.

SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN, SQUASH, AND CORNBREAD CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 7x11-inch baking dish.
• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add zucchini and yellow squash; cook, stirring frequently, until fork-tender, about 4 minutes. Stir in white and light green parts of scallions, chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder. Set aside scallion tops for garnish.
• Add drained corn, drained tomatoes, and chicken. Cook, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid in the skillet has evaporated, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Pour the contents of the skillet into a large mixing bowl.
• Pour evaporated milk into the same skillet. Toss Cheddar cheese with cornstarch and add to the skillet; stir frequently until cheese is melted and blended, about 2 minutes. Stir in cilantro.
• Pour the cheese sauce over the vegetables and stir to combine. Taste and adjust seasonings.
• Combine cornbread mix, milk, and egg in a large bowl. Stir until smooth. Carefully pour over the casserole; the dish will be full. Dot with jalapeno slices.
• Bake in the preheated oven until cornbread is set and browned, 25 to 30 minutes. Allow to cool slightly. Garnish with scallion tops.

SOUTHWEST GREEN CHILE CORN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Place all ingredients in slow cooker and cook on low for 3 hours.
• This can also be baked in the oven at 350 for 30-40 minutes.

SOUTHWEST CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Saute onion in oil until tender.
• Add ground beef and brown, breaking apart with fork.
• Add chili powder, sugar.
• 1 teaspoon salt, oregano, beans, tomatoes, tomato paste, olives and 1/2 cup water; simmer 1 hour.
• Combine corn meal with 1/2 cup water.
• Bring remaining 4 cups water to boil.
• Add 1 teaspoon salt and corn meal; cook 10 minutes or until thickened.
• Spread half of corn meal mixture in bottom of deep 2-1/2 to 3-quart baking dish.
• Add bean mixture; spread remaining corn meal mixture over beans.
• Bake at 350 degrees 20 to 30 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
• Sprinkle with cheese; bake 5 minutes longer.

SOUTHWESTERN BAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• In a medium skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef with the garlic and onion; drain.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine the meat mixture, chili powder, black beans, corn, sour cream and salsa. Stir until well blended.
• Into a 9x13 inch baking dish, spoon enough of the beef mixture to cover the bottom. Arrange half of the crushed tortilla chips on top of the meat mixture and layer with 1 cup of Cheddar cheese. Spoon another layer of the meat mixture on top of the cheese layer, cover with remaining chips and layer with 1 cup of cheese. Spread final layer of meat mixture on top and sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of cheese on top. Top with diced tomato and green onions.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.