Monday, Oct. 13, 2008

Corn muffin mix is the topping for this casserole

All you need to cook this recipe are a few simple ingredients, a skillet and a a casserole dish. Then pop it in the oven and dinner's on the table in under 30.

20-MINUTE TACO BAKE1 1/2 pounds ground beef or turkey

1 package dry taco mix

1/2 cup water

1 can kernel corn, drained

1/2 cup chopped green pepper

1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce

1 package corn muffin mix

1/3 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Brown meat and drain fat; stir in seasoning, water, corn, green pepper and tomato sauce.

Pour in 2-quart casserole.

In a small bowl, mix corn muffin package according to directions. Spoon around outside of casserole.

Bake uncovered 20 minutes.

Top corn bread with cheese. Bake 2 1/2 minutes longer. Makes 6 servings.

-- Cooks.com

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