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Southwest Cornbread Skillet

Southwest Cornbread Skillet | Southwest Cornbread Skillet is a hearty combination of sweet cornbread and seasoned pork. Comfort food at it's best! | Pack Momma | https://www.awickedwhisk.com
Southwest Cornbread Skillet | Southwest Cornbread Skillet is a hearty combination of sweet cornbread and seasoned pork. Comfort food at it's best! | Pack Momma | https://www.awickedwhisk.com
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Serving Size 9

Ingredients

  • Cornbread
  • 1 1/2 c flour
  • 3/4 c sugar
  • 1/2 c cornmeal
  • 1 tb baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 c vegetable oil
  • 3 tbl melted butter
  • 2 tbl honey
  • 2 large eggs , beaten
  • 1 1/4 cup milk
  • Southwest Seasoning
  • 2 tbl chili powder
  • 1 tbl cumin
  • 2 tsp cornstarch
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp coriander
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • Everything Else
  • 16 oz pulled pork or any cooked meat preference
  • 1 15 oz can of corn , drained
  • 1 15 oz can of black beans , drained and rinsed
  • 4 oz can diced green chili
  • 8 oz shredded cheddar cheese
  • cilantro for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees
  • In a large bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.
  • Slowly add the oil, melted butter, honey, eggs, and milk only combining until just incorporated
  • Let mixture sit for at least 5 minutes while you prepare the meat mixture
  • In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add in your cooked pork / meat and combine with all of the southwest spices
  • Add in the diced green chilis and stir to combine all ingredients. If mixture is too thick you can add a few tablespoons of water or broth to thin it out
  • Once combined, let meat simmer for 5 minutes or until heated through (if using leftovers)
  • Spray a 9 x 9 cooking pan with non stick spray (or use your favorite cast iron skillet) and pour 1/2 of your cornbread batter into the bottom of it
  • Spoon the meat mixture gently on top of the batter and then cover the meat with a layer corn, a layer of black beans and a layer of shredded cheese
  • Pour the remaining cornbread batter on top of the cheese making sure the top is even
  • ... you can sprinkle more cheese on top...
  • Cook at 350 degrees for 45 minutes
  • When done, remove from oven and let set for 10 minutes before serving