Cornbread and Ground Turkey Bake

Preperation time
20 m
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Serving size
6-8
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Preparation time: 20 m
Cooking time: 1 hour + 25 minutes m
Servings: 6-8

Ingredients

  • 1 (16-ounce) package of cornbread mix (or 2 small boxes) Follow directions on box.
  • 1 (15-ounce) can of creamed corn
  • 2 large red peppers, about 4 cups chopped
  • 2 lbs. ground turkey 93% lean
  • 1 (7-ounce) can of Salsa Casera "hot" (Roasted Salsa)
  • 1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes "fire roasted"
  • Taco seasoning packet
  • 1/2 stick salted butter, melted
  • 1 tablespoon hot honey
  • olive oil as needed
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This a great budget friendly meal for a large gathering and it tastes amazing. It’s that quintessential comfort food for the colder weather. You can add some cheese to this baked dish, but I decided to keep it relatively healthy and omit the cheese.

Start by making the cornbread batter. Follow the directions on the box or bag. I added 3 eggs to mine and instead of adding the required 1 3/4 cups milk, I added only 1/2 – 3/4 cup of milk and then added the creamed corn. Mix well to fully combine ingredients. Adjust your liquids accordingly. Using a spatula, scrape down the bottom and sides of the bowl. Set this aside.

In a medium-sized skillet, add the ground turkey and cook until no longer pink. Once it is completely cooked, add roughly 1/2 of a taco seasoning packet and mix well. Transfer cooked meat to a bowl. Add the diced peppers with a tiny drizzle of olive oil and heat for 6 minutes just until slightly softened.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

Next, in a medium-sized baking dish sprayed with non-stick cooking spray, add the cooked turkey. Top with the cooked red peppers, Salsa Casera, and the can of fire roasted tomatoes. Spread evenly on top of the meat. Then pour the cornbread batter on top of the tomato-pepper mixture and spread evenly. Last pour the melted butter mixed with hot honey on top and spread.

Place in the hot oven for 55 minutes, then cover and raise temperature to 375 degrees. Bake until the cornbread is springy. Oven temps may vary.

You will love this!