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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 (211g) Recipe makes 8 servings The following items or measurements are not included below: 1 ounce taco seasoning mix 1 sour cream 1 guacamole
Calories 395
Calories from Fat 178		(45%)
Amount Per Serving		%DV
	Total Fat 19.8g	30%
	Saturated Fat 8.8g	43%
	Monounsaturated Fat 8.0g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 1.1g
	Trans Fat 0.5g
Cholesterol 86mg		28%
Sodium 683mg		28%
Potassium 414mg		11%
Total Carbohydrate 32.0g		10%
	Dietary Fiber 4.6g	18%
	Sugars 8.2g
Protein 22.1g		44%
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Johnny Jalapeno's Taco Cornbread Skillet

Recipe #377091 | 30 min | 10 min prep | add private note

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By: 2Bleu (Bird&Buddha)
Jun 14, 2009

Cooking in a cast iron skillet is the true cowboy way and no one knows about cowboy cooking more than the famous outlaw, 'Johnny Jalapeno'! Rumor has it he was almost lynched by the famed McDaniel gang over this recipe. They shouted "This ain't no derned cowboy supper, ain't no beans in it!" Well, Johnny ran quick as lightning over to the campfire, and made another skillet supper, this time adding the last can of beans he had! Saved his life them beans did! Also try Johnny's Johnny Jalapeno's Cheddar Cakes.

SERVES 8 (change servings and units)

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef
1/2 onion, chopped (optional)
1 (1 ounce) envelope taco seasoning mix (Old El Paso is Johnny's favorite)
1 (14 ounce) can kidney beans, drained well (or pinto or black beans)
1 cup kernel corn
1 (8 ounce) box corn muffin mix
1/3 cup 2% low-fat milk
1 egg
1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
2 tablespoons chopped jalapenos
1 cup monterey jack cheese

Garnish

1 cup shredded lettuce
1/4 cup chopped tomato
1 dollop sour cream
1 dollop guacamole

Directions

1
Lightly grease the inside of an 10" cast iron skillet with a little butter. Place in oven and turn temperature to 450°F.
2
Meanwhile, cook beef (and onion if using) in a medium sized skillet. When almost done (drain if necessary), add seasoning mix, stirring to coat. Add beans and corn and continue cooking for 1-2 minutes.
3
In a medium bowl, mix corn muffin mix, milk, and egg until smooth. Add cheddar and jalapeno, mixing to combine. Carefully remove cast iron skillet from oven and spread dough into it, using the back of a wooden spoon (pan will be hot).
4
Spread beef and bean mixture over dough, leaving a 1/2" border. Bake uncovered 15 minutes.
5
Sprinkle with monterey jack cheese and bake an additional 2 minutes or until cheese is warm and melted. Top with garnishments, slice pie fashion and serve.

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From: Love to Eat!!

On Sep 18, 2009

Johnny invaded my kitchen again and I'm glad he did. This was easy and tasty. I used pinto beans and a three cheese mexican blend instead of cheddar because that's what I had on hand. My favorite part was the crispy corn bread on the bottom of the pan. Thanks for posting!!

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From: smellyvegetarian

On Jul 13, 2009

Well boy howdy, this here is some tasty stuff! I can't resist a good cast iron recipe. I used 3/4 lb ground beef and sauteed in some grated zucchini (I'm a sneaky mom like that!) and only 1 T jalapeno (I'm a worrywart mom like that!). I also discovered at the last second I was out of frozen corn so I used mixed veggies. I will use corn next time LOL. I also used Jiffy Corn Muffins Mix Clone, which worked out nicely. Thanks so much for posting...you done given us a keeper, Johnny Jalapeno. Made for PRMR.

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From: Boo Chef in West Texas

On Jul 7, 2009

We all enjoyed this one! I used ground turkey instead of beef . Did use the onion.Used the "make your own taco seasoning" found on Zaar. Will be making often.Thanks for posting.Made for PRMR>

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From: Annacia

On Jun 21, 2009

Terrific flavor here. I cut beck to a single serving and used my little egg skillet. The cheese bubbled up and out and the bubbles of it burned but it was only the running cheese and the rest of it was perfect. It's hearty, I could only finish half of it!. Very simple to make. Thanks for this one Bleu :D

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