Mexican Corn Bread Casserole with Turkey

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 (15 ounce) can cream-style corn
• 1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
• 1 (10.75 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
• 1 (10.5 ounce) can cream of celery soup
• 1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 (3 ounce) package picante sauce
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 cups cooked turkey, shredded
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (10 ounce) can red enchilada sauce
• 1 (8 ounce) package cornbread mix

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

30 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2 (Simple)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large bowl, combine the cream-style corn, whole kernel corn, cream of mushroom soup, cream of celery soup, evaporated milk, sour cream, picante sauce, salt, and black pepper.
3. Stir in the shredded turkey, black beans, and pinto beans.
4. Spread half of the mixture into a 9x13 inch baking dish.
5. In a separate bowl, following the package directions, prepare the cornbread batter.
6. Spread the cornbread batter evenly over the casserole.
7. Pour the red enchilada sauce over the cornbread batter.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly.
9. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutritional Information per Serving (1/8 of recipe):

• Calories: 340
• Total Fat: 12g (18% DV)
• Saturated Fat: 6g (30% DV)
• Cholesterol: 50mg (17% DV)
• Sodium: 740mg (32% DV)
• Carbohydrates: 47g (16% DV)
• Dietary Fiber: 4g (16% DV)
• Sugar: 12g
• Protein: 15g

Dish Characteristics:

• Savory and flavorful
• Rich and creamy
• Filled with tender turkey, beans, and corn
• Topped with a sweet and tangy cornbread layer
• A unique blend of Mexican and American flavors

User Comments:

• "This casserole was a hit at my family gathering! The combination of the juicy turkey, creamy corn, and crispy cornbread topping was irresistible." - Sarah
• "I love that this dish is easy to prepare and perfect for a crowd. It's the perfect comfort food for any occasion." - Emily
• "The spicy enchilada sauce adds a nice kick to the casserole without being overpowering. It's a well-balanced dish that everyone will enjoy." - David

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Be sure to drain the corn kernels well to avoid a watery casserole.
• If desired, you can add other vegetables to the casserole, such as bell peppers, onions, or zucchini.
• For a spicier casserole, use a hotter picante sauce or add some chopped jalapeños.
• If you don't have cornbread mix on hand, you can use a box of Jiffy corn muffin mix or make your own cornbread batter from scratch.