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Mexican Bean & Cornbread Bake
 
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 45 Minutes
Ready In: 60 Minutes
Servings: 6
An easy, wonderful Mexican casserole.
Ingredients:
1 lb lean ground turkey
30 ounces canned black beans
1 1/4 ounces taco seasoning mix
10 ounces tomato soup
4 ounces reduced-fat cheddar cheese
6 ounces cornbread mix
1 egg
1/2 cup skim milk
Directions:
1. Brown ground turkey.
2. Add drained beans, tomato soup and taco seasoning. If it is too dry, add a little water (be careful not to make it too liquidy, as it doesn't set up a lot during baking).
3. Pour into a deep 8 X 8 casserole pan.
4. Top with 3 oz. shredded cheddar.
5. Cover with foil and bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes.
6. Turn oven to 425 degrees last 5 minutes of bake time.
7. Mix together the cornbread mix according to directions on box (usually 1 egg & 1/2 Celsius milk).
8. Spoon or spread on top of baked bean mixture.
9. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
10. Return to 425 degree oven, uncovered, for 10 - 12 minutes until golden brown.
11. Let rest for 5 - 10 minutes before serving.
By RecipeOfHealth.com