Loaded Cornbread Recipe
Description:
This Loaded Cornbread isn’t your ordinary side dishโit’s a complete meal packed into a single pan. Bursting with flavorful ingredients like ground turkey, beef, black-eyed peas, corn, and cheese, this cornbread is a hearty and satisfying dish that will leave you feeling nourished and satisfied.
Recipe Overview:
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Servings: 6
- Category: One Dish Meal
- Keywords: Poultry, Cheese, Beans, Meat, < 4 Hours
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 492.3
- Fat: 24.5g
- Saturated Fat: 7.2g
- Cholesterol: 135.6mg
- Sodium: 1291.7mg
- Carbohydrates: 41.4g
- Fiber: 4.4g
- Sugar: 4.6g
- Protein: 28.8g
Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 lb beef
- 1 large onion, diced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 1/2 cups cornmeal
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- 1 can (15 oz) black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions:
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Prepare Meat Mixture:
- In a large skillet, cook ground turkey, beef, diced onion, salt, and pepper over medium heat until the meat is browned, breaking it apart with a spoon as it cooks. This should take about 10-12 minutes. Once cooked, drain any excess grease from the skillet.
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Combine Dry Ingredients:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cornmeal, all-purpose flour, baking soda, and chili powder. Stir until well mixed.
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Add Wet Ingredients:
- To the dry ingredients, add the eggs, buttermilk, and canola oil. Stir the mixture until the dry ingredients are just moistened and everything is well combined.
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Incorporate Meat Mixture and Remaining Ingredients:
- Now, fold in the cooked meat mixture, drained black-eyed peas, and shredded cheddar cheese into the cornbread batter. Gently mix until all ingredients are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
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Prepare Baking Dish:
- Lightly grease an 11×7 inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
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Bake:
- Pour the loaded cornbread batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly. Preheat your oven to 325ยฐF (165ยฐC), and then bake the cornbread for approximately 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Serve and Enjoy:
- Once baked, remove the cornbread from the oven and allow it to cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving. This Loaded Cornbread makes for a delicious and satisfying meal that’s perfect for any occasion.
This hearty Loaded Cornbread is not only delicious but also incredibly easy to make. Packed with protein, fiber, and flavor, it’s a wholesome dish that will surely become a family favorite. Serve it up for dinner, brunch, or any mealtime gathering, and watch as everyone comes back for seconds! ๐ฝ๐๐ง
