TEX-MEX BEAN BAKE WITH CORNBREAD TOPPING

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I frequently cooked this dish when I was on the cross-country team in college. We loved this veggie-packed bake so much I would have to make two! For a meaty version, substitute shredded chicken for half of the potato. -Samantha Westveer, Kentwood, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large sweet potato, peeled and finely chopped
1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
1 small green pepper, coarsely chopped
1 small sweet red pepper, coarsely chopped
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup frozen corn
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 cup vegetable broth
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
TOPPING:
1 package (8-1/2 ounces) cornbread/muffin mix
1 large egg
1/3 cup low-fat milk
1/3 cup solid-pack pumpkin

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add sweet potato, onion and peppers; cook and stir 5-7 minutes or until potato is cooked halfway through., Stir in beans, corn, chiles, salt and cumin; heat through. Stir in broth and cream cheese until blended. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish., In a large bowl, combine cornbread mix, egg, milk and pumpkin. Spoon over bean mixture. Bake, uncovered, 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the topping portion comes out clean. To Make Ahead: Can be made a day in advance. Prepare as directed, omitting topping. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Prepare topping and bake as directed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 645mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

Dennis Kane
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This Tex-Mex Bean Bake is a great way to use up leftover beans and corn. It's also a great option for a meatless meal. The cornbread topping is the perfect addition.


Tj Hatting
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. The cornbread topping is the perfect addition.


Venus Wenis
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing. The cornbread topping is so good! I will definitely be making this again.


Jordan Aichholz
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This Tex-Mex Bean Bake is a delicious and hearty dish. The cornbread topping is the perfect addition. I highly recommend this recipe.


Catherine Baltazar
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's a great dish to serve at potlucks or parties. The cornbread topping is always a favorite.


Solomon hilary
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover beans and corn. It's also a great option for a meatless meal. The cornbread topping is the perfect addition.


Symply brodaJJ
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I love the combination of beans, corn, and spices in this dish. It's so flavorful and satisfying.


Babygirl Dixon
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This dish is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. It's a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Nature Meditation
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!


Michael Reese
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The cornbread topping is the perfect addition to this dish. It's so flavorful and moist.


Mubasher Mubasher
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This Tex-Mex Bean Bake is a great way to use up leftover beans and corn. It's also a great option for a meatless meal.


Onukwugha Lilian
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.


Zoe Unwin
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing. The cornbread topping is so good!


Upendra Niraula
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The Tex-Mex Bean Bake is a delicious and hearty dish. The cornbread topping is the perfect addition.


Armstrong Ibara
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's a great dish to serve at potlucks or parties.


Niaziameer hifza
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover beans and corn. It's also a great option for a meatless meal.


Thabiso Chad
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The cornbread topping was a hit, and the beans were cooked perfectly.


LAYAN THAER
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This Tex-Mex Bean Bake with Cornbread Topping is a delicious and easy-to-make dish. The combination of beans, corn, and spices is flavorful and satisfying, and the cornbread topping is the perfect finishing touch.