MEATY CORNBREAD CASSEROLE

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This casserole is as indulgent as it is delicious; this is stick-to-your-ribs, down-home comfort food at its finest.-Justina Wilson, West Salem, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

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Ingredients

1/2 pound ground beef
1/2 pound bulk pork sausage
1-3/4 cups frozen corn, thawed
1 cup water
1 envelope brown gravy mix
1 package (8-1/2 ounces) cornbread/muffin mix
1 tablespoon bacon bits
1-1/2 teaspoons pepper
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1 envelope country gravy mix

Steps:

In a large skillet, cook beef and sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the corn, water and brown gravy mix. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Spoon into a greased 8-in. square baking dish., Prepare cornbread batter according to package directions; stir in the bacon bits, pepper and garlic powder. Spread over meat mixture. , Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into cornbread layer comes out clean. Meanwhile, prepare country gravy mix according to package directions; serve with casserole.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 447 calories, Fat 21g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 1345mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 17g protein.