Cornbread-Topped Chili Casserole

Name: Cornbread-Topped Chili Casserole
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 25 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; 0.5 teaspoon salt, divided; 0.5 teaspoon ground pepper, divided; 2 cups corn kernels, fresh or frozen (thawed); 1 14-ounce can diced tomatoes; 1.5 cups stone-ground cornmeal; 0.75 teaspoon baking powder; 1 large egg; 1 cup buttermilk

Instructions

Cook:25min

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: Sat, 14 Dec 2024 12:56:23 GMT