Chili Cornbread Casserole

By Tonya_Speed

NUTRITION per serving: 522 Calories; 5g Fat; 23g Protein; 41g Carbohydrate; 10g Dietary Fiber; 35mg Cholesterol; 1372mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1/2 Grain (Starch); 1 Lean Meat; 1 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Fat; 1 1/2 Other Carbohydrates. Points: 10

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups hot water
• 6 ounces cornbread stuffing mix
• 1 1/2 pounds 95% lean ground beef
• 1 (15-oz.) can kidney beans, un-drained
• 1 (8-oz.) can tomato sauce
• 1 cup thick and chunky salsa
• 1 cup shredded low fat Cheddar cheese

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Add hot water to stuffing mix and stir until moistened; set aside. Brown the meat in a large skillet; drain. Add beans and their liquid, tomato sauce and salsa; blend well; transfer to a casserole dish. Sprinkle with cheese and top with prepared stuffing. Bake for 30 minutes or until heated through.

SERVING SUGGESTION: Serve a big salad on the side.
VEGETARIAN: Use TVP crumbles.
KOSHER: Use your favorite soy cheese.