Cornbread-Topped Chili Casserole

Name: Cornbread-Topped Chili Casserole
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: American, TexMex
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons canola oil, divided; 2 cups chopped onion; 3 tablespoons chili powder; 1 pound lean ground pork (see Tip); 2 cups diced zucchini; ½ teaspoon salt, divided; ½ teaspoon ground pepper, divided; 2 cups corn kernels, fresh or frozen (thawed); 1 14-ounce can diced tomatoes; 1 ½ cups stone-ground cornmeal; ¾ teaspoon baking powder; 1 large egg; 1 cup buttermilk

Instructions

Cook:45min

In this healthy casserole recipe--sometimes called tamale pie--the cornbread gets crusty at the edges, thanks to a cast-iron skillet. For the best texture, use yellow cornmeal with a medium grind. Serve with lime wedges for a little extra tang.

Updated at: Tue, 02 Jan 2024 22:59:46 GMT