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Southwest Cornbread Salad

Name: Southwest Cornbread Salad
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 18 servings.
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 2 packages (8-1/2 ounces each) cornbread/muffin mix; 2 large eggs, beaten; 2/3 cup 2% milk; 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles; 2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained; 2 cups frozen corn, thawed; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained; 1 medium green pepper, chopped; 1/2 cup chopped red onion; 3 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided; 1/3 cup water; 1/3 cup cider vinegar; 1/3 cup canola oil; 1 envelope taco seasoning

3 reviews

Test Kitchen Approved

Total Time

Prep: 30 min. Bake: 20 min. + chilling

Makes

18 servings

Here's an absolute favorite at potlucks and barbecues. The idea came to me as I was trying to think of a replacement for the typical taco salad. The cornbread replaces the tortilla chips. Stefanie Foster, Wasilla, Alaska

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Ingredients

2 packages (8-1/2 ounces each) cornbread/muffin mix
2 large eggs, beaten
2/3 cup 2% milk
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles
2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained
2 cups frozen corn, thawed
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1/2 cup chopped red onion
3 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
1/3 cup water
1/3 cup cider vinegar
1/3 cup canola oil
1 envelope taco seasoning

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the cornbread mix, eggs, milk and chiles until blended. Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
In a large bowl, combine the beans, corn, tomatoes, green pepper, onion and 2 cups cheese. In a small bowl, whisk the water, vinegar, oil and taco seasoning. Pour over bean mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
Cut cornbread into 1-in. cubes. In a large serving bowl, layer the cornbread, bean mixture and remaining cheese. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 293 calories, 13g fat (5g saturated fat), 50mg cholesterol, 670mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 3g fiber), 10g protein.

Southwest Cornbread Salad

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