Experience a flavor fiesta with our Southwestern Chili Cornbread Pot Pie, where smoked sausage, red onion, cilantro, and garlic mingle with the bold tastes of HORMEL® Chili with Beans and HORMEL® Chili No Beans. Black beans, colorful bell peppers, and a trio of shredded cheeses add layers of richness, while a golden corn muffin mix crust, enriched with cream-style corn, provides the perfect balance of sweetness. Baked to perfection, this pot pie is crowned with a vibrant medley of mixed bell peppers and green onions, offering a Southwestern symphony of flavors. Top with a dollop of sour cream and additional green onions for a delightful finishing touch that brings this savory creation to life.
Ingredients
| 1 | cup smoked sausage slices |
| ¼ | cup chopped red onion |
| ¼ | cup chopped cilantro |
| 3 | garlic cloves, chopped |
| 1 | (15-ounce) can HORMEL® Chili with Beans |
| 1 | (15-ounce) can HORMEL® Chili No Beans |
| 10 | ounces canned black beans, drained and rinsed |
| 1 | (7-ounce) can corn with red and green bell peppers, drained |
| 2 | cups shredded cheddar, Monterey Jack and mozzarella cheese blend, divided |
| 1 | (8.5-ounce) package corn muffin mix |
| 1 | egg |
| ⅓ | cup milk |
| ¼ | cup melted butter |
| 1 | (8.25-ounce) can cream style corn |
| ¼ | cup chopped mixed bell peppers |
| ¼ | cup chopped green onions |
| Garnish: Sour cream and additional chopped green onions, if desired |
Directions
Heat oven to 450°F. Spray 6 (12-ounce) ramekins or 2 quart casserole with non-stick cooking spray.
In large saucepan on medium-high heat brown sausage on both sides. Add onions, cilantro and garlic. Sauté 2 minutes. Add chili, corn with red and green bell peppers and black beans. Mix well. Bring to a simmer. Lower heat. Cook 5 to 7 minutes or until heated through. Stir in 1/2 cup cheese mixture. Remove from heat.
In mixing bowl combine corn muffin mix, egg, milk, butter, cream style corn, mixed bell peppers and green onions. Mix until just combined. Spread a thin layer of corn muffin mixture to each ramekin. Place ramekins on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake 5 to 7 minutes or until mixture is just set.
Reduce heat to 400°F. Place a scoop of chili mixture on top of corn muffin base in each ramekin. Divide remaining cheese between ramekins. Top with remaining corn muffin mixture. Bake 18 to 20 minutes, or until corn bread topping is golden brown and chili mixture is bubbly. Garnish, if desired.