From: "Sugar" To: Subject: [CnD] Quick Chili and Cornbread Casserole-CP Date: Friday, October 13, 2023 12:11 PM Quick Chili and Cornbread Casserole-CP HAPPY FRIDAY!! I sent out a Tamale Pie recipe the other day, and since then I've gotten a handful of emails from readers who thought it was too difficult of a recipe. Okay. Got it. I hear your words. ;-) Chili and Cornbread is similar, but EASIER. and it's chili season!! BOOYAH!! ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? This is from scratch, but if you wanted to "cheat," you can easily use canned chili and your favorite cornbread mix. You'll only need to cook it for about 2 hours on high, or 4 hours on low -- it's just long enough to bake the cornbread and heat through the chili. BUT -- here it is the All Homemade from Scratch Way! :-) PS: this is a fantastic candidate for one of those casserole crockpots! Quick Chili and Cornbread Casserole reprinted from 365 Slow Cooker Suppers, page 283 serves 6 3 (15-ounce) cans of your favorite beans, drained and rinsed 1 onion, chopped 3 garlic cloves, minced 2 (6-ounce) cans tomato paste 2 tablespoons chopped pickled jalapeņo peppers 1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth For the Cornbread Topping: 1 1/4 cup all purpose flour (I use gluten free) 1 cup milk 3/4 cup cornmeal 1/4 cup white sugar 1 large egg, beaten 1 teaspoon baking powder The Directions. Use a 6-quart slow cooker. Spray the inside with cooking spray. Add the beans to the insert along with the onion and garlic. Spoon in the tomato paste, and add the jalapeņos and Italian seasoning. Stir in the broth. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together all the ingredients for the cornbread and then spread it evenly over the top of the chili. if it doesn't cover perfectly, that is okay, that's what makes it homemade! :-) Cover, and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours, or on high for about 3 hours. Your casserole is finished when the cornbread has browned on top and has begun to pull away from the sides. The Verdict. Chili and cormbread belong together! This is a great clean-out-the-pantry meal. I ended up using a mixture of black, kidney, and pinto beans. We added a dollop of sourcream to our servings and a sprinkling of cheddar cheese. Enjoy!! Steph "Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone." Colossians 4:5-6 ?? - Please support me in my journey to another opportunity of life, Blood Type O Positive at: https://www.gofundme.com/sugars-transplant-journey ?