How to Make Mexican Corn Bread Casserole with Turkey - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're in the mood for a comforting and delicious meal that combines the flavors of Mexican cuisine with the heartiness of a classic casserole, then this Mexican Corn Bread Casserole with Turkey is the perfect dish for you. Packed with flavorful ingredients and spices, this dish is sure to become a family favorite that you'll want to make over and over again.

This recipe takes the traditional cornbread casserole and gives it a Mexican twist by adding in ground turkey, black beans, ...

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Ingredients

  • 2 pounds ground turkey
  • 1 cup diced onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 ½ cups salsa
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder, or to taste (Optional)
  • 1 ¼ cups milk
  • 1 cup polenta
  • ½ cup butter, softened
  • ½ cup corn flour
  • 3 tablespoons egg whites
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 cups shredded Mexican-style Cheddar cheese blend, divided
  • 2 cups salsa

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 1 9x13-inch casserole

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add turkey, onion, and garlic. Cook and stir in the hot skillet until turkey is no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Add 1 1/2 cups salsa, cumin, salt, black pepper, and chili powder. Stir together.
  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Whisk milk, polenta, butter, corn flour, egg whites, and baking soda together in a bowl. Pour mixture into a 9x13-inch baking pan. Pour cooked ground turkey mixture over corn bread layer.
  • Bake casserole in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Sprinkle 1 1/2 cups shredded Mexican-style Cheddar cheese blend on top. Continue baking until top is bubbling, 5 minutes more. Let cool for 10 minutes.
  • Top casserole with remaining 1/2 cup shredded Mexican-style cheese and 2 cups salsa.
  • Nutrition

    463 cal.

    • Total Fat: 27g
    • Saturated Fat: 15g
    • Cholesterol: 121mg
    • Sodium: 1279mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 28g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 30g
    • Vitamin C: 8mg
    • Calcium: 288mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 567mg