Chili Bean Spoon Bread Recipe

Name: Chili Bean Spoon Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soups & Stews
Ingredients: 12 lb dried beans; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 bay leaf; 1 onion, chopped; oil, enough to saute onion; 2 cups chopped tomatoes; 12 jalapeno pepper; 4 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 teaspoon cumin; 2 teaspoons chili powder; 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped; salt, to taste; 2 cups milk; ½ teaspoon salt; ⅔ cup cornmeal; 4 tablespoons oil or 4 tablespoons butter; 4 eggs

Servings: persons

12 lb dried beans
1 teaspoon salt
1 bay leaf
1 onion, chopped
oil, enough to saute onion
2 cups chopped tomatoes
12 jalapeno pepper
4 garlic cloves, chopped
1 teaspoon cumin
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
salt, to taste
2 cups milk
½ teaspoon salt
⅔ cup cornmeal
4 tablespoons oil or 4 tablespoons butter
4 eggs

1
Soak beans in water overnight or about 8 hours.
2
Add bay leaf and 1 teaspoon salt.
3
Cook until done.
4
Add more water if necessary.
5
Cut up 1 medium onion and saute in oil.
6
Add tomatoes, 1/2 jalapeno pepper, garlic, cumin, chili powder, parsley and salt to taste.
7
Simmer for 15 minutes.
8
Combine milk and salt in saucepan.
9
Heat to almost boiling and add cornmeal gradually, stirring constantly.
10
When mixture has thickened, remove from heat.
11
Stir in oil and eggs.
12
Turn bean and tomato mixture into greased skillet or 1 1/2-quart baking dish.
13
Cover with cornmeal mixture.
14
Bake in 350-degree oven for 30 minutes until firm and golden.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 lb dried beans, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 bay leaf, 1 onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Chili Bean Spoon Bread falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Chili Bean Spoon Bread

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