CHILI CORNBREAD

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Our daughter made this recipe for a 4-H food show and won a blue ribbon. It's so simple to prepare, even on hurried, hectic days. We like to eat these squares with sour cream and salsa. - Tracy Johnson, Canyon, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 cup plus 3 tablespoons cornmeal, divided
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
4 large eggs
1 can (14-3/4 ounces) cream-style corn
1 cup whole milk
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 pound ground beef, cooked and drained
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
1 medium onion, chopped

Steps:

Sprinkle a greased 13x9-in. baking pan with 1 tablespoon of cornmeal; set aside. In a bowl, combine the salt, baking soda and remaining cornmeal. , In another bowl, beat eggs; add corn, milk and oil. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Pour half of the batter into prepared pan. Layer with beef, cheese, chilies and onion. Top with remaining batter. , Bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until golden brown. Let stand for 5 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420 calories, Fat 22g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 178mg cholesterol, Sodium 824mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 24g protein.