Ingredients

  • 1 c. self-rising cornmeal
  • 1 egg
  • 3/4 c. milk
  • 1 c. (4 oz.) chopped green chilies (undrained)
  • 1/8 tsp. ground cumin
  • 1/8 tsp. oregano
  • pinch of sage
  • 1/2 c. sour cream
  • 1 envelope Ranch dressing mix
  • 1 can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 can whole kernel corn, rinsed and drained
  • 2 small tomatoes, chopped
  • 3/4 c. green pepper, chopped
  • 3/4 c. onion, chopped
  • 10 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
  • 1 c. Cheddar cheese, shredded

Method

  • Mix cornmeal, egg and milk together.
  • Stir in chilies, cumin, oregano and sage.
  • Bake at 400° until done. Cool.
  • In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, sour cream and dressing mix.
  • Crumble cornbread in 9-inch square pan.
  • Layer with beans, corn, tomatoes, green pepper and onion.
  • Spread mayonnaise mixture on next. Add crumbled bacon next and sprinkle with cheese last. Cover and refrigerate.