JALAPENO CORNBREAD CASSEROLE RECIPES

Steps:

• In a medium pan add a small amount of oil cook the meat about 10 to 15 minutes until brown. Drain and set aside.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine the cornmeal, baking soda, and salt. Add eggs and milk and stir until blended. Add the oil and stir well. Then add the drained corn and peppers.
• Grease a 9x9 casserole dish. Layer 1/2 of the cornmeal mixture on the bottom of the dish, then the browned ground meat, the uncooked onion, followed by the cheese,and top with the remaining cornmeal mixture.
• Bake at 425 degrees 20 minutes until brown or until toothpick comes out clean.
• Method 2 - (Picture version) Grease a 9x9 casserole dish. Layer 1/2 of the cornmeal mixture on the bottom of the dish, then the browned ground meat, the uncooked onion, and top with the remaining cornmeal mixture. Bake at 425 degrees 20 minutes until brown or until toothpick comes out clean. Remove from oven and immediately top with the cheddar cheese, place back in oven to finish melting the cheese.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a medium baking dish.
• Place sausage in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, and set aside.
• In a medium bowl, mix corn bread mix, cream style corn and water.
• Cover the bottom of the prepared baking dish with about 1/2 inch of the corn bread mixture. Layer mixture with sausage, followed by onion and jalapeno. Cover with cheese. Top with remaining corn bread mixture, using only as much as will fit in the baking dish.
• Cook 35 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow to cool slightly before serving.