Delicious and easy Mexican-style corn bread casserole with ground turkey

This Mexican corn bread casserole with ground turkey is a crowd-pleasing dish that combines the flavors of hearty turkey, spicy vegetables, and cheesy corn bread. It is a perfect one-pot meal for busy weeknights or a comforting dish for potlucks and family gatherings. The recipe is easy to follow, and the result is a delicious and satisfying casserole that will leave your taste buds wanting more. Give it a try and enjoy the scrumptious combination of flavors!

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground turkey
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 bell pepper, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
• 1 can (15 ounces) corn, drained
• 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 can (4.5 ounces) chopped green chilies
• 1 package (1.25 ounces) taco seasoning
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
• 1 box (8.5 ounces) corn bread mix
• 1/3 cup milk
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons melted butter

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
2. In a large skillet, cook the ground turkey over medium heat until browned. Drain any excess fat if necessary.
3. Add the diced onion, bell pepper, and minced garlic to the skillet with the turkey. Cook for 5 minutes or until the vegetables have softened.
4. Stir in the diced tomatoes, corn, black beans, chopped green chilies, and taco seasoning. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until well combined and heated through.
5. Transfer the turkey mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly.
6. In a separate bowl, combine the corn bread mix, milk, egg, and melted butter. Stir until just combined.
7. Pour the corn bread batter evenly over the turkey mixture in the baking dish.
8. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese and Mexican blend cheese over the top of the corn bread batter.
9. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the corn bread is golden brown and cooked through.
10. Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with some extra diced tomatoes, sliced jalapeños, and chopped cilantro if desired.
11. Enjoy this delicious Mexican corn bread casserole with turkey!

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