Recipe: Corn Bread Taco Bake

mmm. After giving you the recipe for the oh-so-not-healthy but Yummy deep dish pizza, I felt compelled to do a little bit healthier recipe. We just tried this out last night, and all three of the Ball boys LOVED it. I think it will become a part of our monthly routine. I hope you like it!

1 1/2 pounds lean ground turkey
1 (1 1/8 ounce) pkg taco seasoning  
1/2 cup water 
1/2 cup chopped green pepper 
1 cup sweet whole kernel corn
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce 
1 (8 1/2 ounce) package corn muffin mix 
1 (2.8 ounce) can french fried onions 
1/3 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

In skillet, brown meat; drain. Return meat to skillet, stir in taco seasoning, water, corn, green pepper, and tomato sauce. Pour into 2-quart casserole. In separate bowl, prepare corn muffin mix according to package directions, except add 1/2 can french fried onions. Spoon corn muffin mix on top of casserole and spread to edges. Bake, uncovered, at 400 degrees for 20 minutes. Top corn bread with cheese and remaining fried onions and bake 3 minutes more. Serve with taco sauce and salad, or chips and salsa.

Serves 6-8 people.
Number of Servings: 8