Recipe: Chili Cornbread Salad

Chili Cornbread Salad
rec.food.recipes/Linda/Tennessee/2001
Yield: 12 servings

1 package (8-1/2 ounces) corn bread/muffin mix
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies, undrained
1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon dried oregano
Pinch rubbed sage
1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream
1 envelope ranch salad dressing mix
2 cans (15 ounces each) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
2 cans (15-1/4 ounces each) whole kernel corn, drained
3 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 cup chopped green pepper
1 cup chopped green onions
10 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese

Prepare corn bread batter according to package directions. Stir in the chilies, cumin, oregano and sage. Spread in a greased 8-inch square baking pan.

Bake at 400F for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool.

In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream and dressing mix; set aside.

Crumble half of the corn bread into a 13x9x2-inch dish.

Layer with half of the beans, mayonnaise mixture, corn, tomatoes, green pepper, onions, bacon and cheese. Repeat layers (dish will be very full).

Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.