Tamale Casserole
"Yields: 6 | Serving size: 1/6 of recipe | Calories: 257 | Previous Points: 5 | Points Plus: 6 | Total Fat: 5 gm | Saturated Fats: 2 gm | Trans Fats: 0 gm | Cholesterol: 4 mg | Sodium: 436 mg | Carbohydrates: 40 gm | Dietary fiber: 9 gm | Sugars: 4 gm | Protein: 12 gm..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 pound lean ground chicken, turkey will also work
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1 (16 ounce) jar Chipotle Salsa, no sugar added (I used "World Table" brand Roasted Tomato Chipotle Roja Salsa, medium)
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1 (4.5 ounce) can diced green chilis
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1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
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1/2 cup frozen corn (optional)
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1/3 cup freshly chopped cilantro
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1/2 teaspoon cumin
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1/2 teaspoon chili powder
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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Kosher or sea salt to taste
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1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, reduced fat (block cheese is best for shredding, as it doesn't contain all the added waxes of commercially shredded cheese)
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Cornbread Topping:
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1 cup cornmeal (I used Hodgson Mill brand)
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon kosher or sea salt
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1 egg, slightly whipped
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3/4 cup low-fat buttermilk
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1/4 cup reduced fat cheddar cheese
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