Delicious and Flavorful Mexican Turkey Corn Bread Casserole Recipe

This Mexican Turkey Corn Bread Casserole recipe is a delicious and flavorful twist on the classic cornbread casserole. Made with ground turkey, corn, bell peppers, and Mexican spices, this casserole is packed with a burst of flavors. Topped with a layer of creamy cornbread and melted cheese, it is the perfect comfort food for any occasion. It's easy to make and can be served as a main dish or as a side for a party or family dinner. Give it a try and impress your guests with this mouthwatering casserole!

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground turkey
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can (15 ounces) corn, drained
• 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup yellow cornmeal
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup milk
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
2. In a large skillet, cook the ground turkey over medium heat until browned. Add the diced onion, bell peppers, and minced garlic. Cook until the vegetables are tender.
3. Stir in the corn, diced tomatoes with green chilies, chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, until the flavors are well combined.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the yellow cornmeal, all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. In a small bowl, combine the milk, melted butter, and beaten eggs. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
5. Spread the turkey and vegetable mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish. Pour the cornbread batter over the top, spreading it evenly to cover the filling.
6. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the cornbread is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Remove from the oven and sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the top. Return to the oven for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
8. Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro before serving. Serve hot and enjoy!

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