Meaty Cornbread Squares Recipe

Name: Meaty Cornbread Squares
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained; 1 pound diced fully cooked ham; 1/4 cup chopped onion; 2 teaspoons chili powder; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup cornmeal; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 2 large eggs; 1 can (16 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained; 3/4 cup whole milk; 3 tablespoons canola oil; 1-1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese; Salsa, optional

Servings: persons

1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
1 pound diced fully cooked ham
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cornmeal
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 large eggs
1 can (16 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
3/4 cup whole milk
3 tablespoons canola oil
1-1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Salsa, optional

1
Drain tomatoes, reserving juice; set tomatoes aside. In a large skillet, combine the ham, onion, chili powder, garlic and tomatoes Cook over medium heat until onion is crisp-tender. Combine the cornstarch and reserved juice. Gradually add to meat mixture. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Set aside.
2
In a large bowl, combine flour, cornmeal and baking powder. In another bowl, combine the eggs, corn, milk and oil; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Spread half the batter into a greased 9-in. square baking dish. Spoon meat mixture over batter. Sprinkle with cheese. Spoon remaining batter on top.
3
Bake, uncovered, at 350u00b0 for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown. Let stand for 5 minutes before cutting. Serve with salsa if desired.

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained, 1 pound diced fully cooked ham, 1/4 cup chopped onion, 2 teaspoons chili powder, and more.

Yes, Meaty Cornbread Squares 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.

Meaty Cornbread Squares

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