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cornbread topped chilli pie chile madness recipe

Cornbread Topped Chilli Pie Chile Madness Recipe


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  • Author: Keyla Stewart
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Description

Smoky, spicy chili with a golden cornbread crust—this one-skillet cornbread topped chilli pie is fiery comfort food at its best.


Ingredients

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For the Chili Filling:

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 1 tbsp chipotle chili powder
  • 2 tsp ancho chili powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • ½ tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 (15-oz) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
  • 1 (8-oz) can tomato sauce
  • 1 (15-oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (15-oz) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar (optional)

For the Cornbread Topping:

  • ¾ cup fine yellow cornmeal
  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp kosher salt
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 large egg
  • ¼ cup melted unsalted butter
  • ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
  • 1 small jalapeño, seeded and finely diced (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet. Sauté onion for 5–6 mins. Add garlic; cook 1 min.
  3. Add turkey; cook until browned, 6–8 mins.
  4. Stir in spices and salt. Add tomatoes, sauce, beans, broth, vinegar, and sugar. Simmer 10 mins.
  5. In a bowl, whisk dry topping ingredients. In another, mix milk, egg, and butter. Combine, then fold in cheese and jalapeño.
  6. Spread chili evenly in skillet. Pour batter over top and gently spread.
  7. Bake 20–25 mins until cornbread is golden and cooked through.
  8. Let rest 5–10 mins. Slice and serve with toppings like yogurt, cheese, or cilantro.

Notes

  • Use ground chicken, beef, or make it vegetarian with beans and sweet potato.
  • To make gluten-free: use GF flour and certified GF cornmeal.
  • Let chili simmer to avoid watery results.
  • Store up to 4 days refrigerated; freeze up to 2 months.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 495 kcal
  • Sugar: 5 g
  • Sodium: 780 mg
  • Fat: 23 g
  • Saturated Fat: 9 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 41 g
  • Fiber: 9 g
  • Protein: 28 g
  • Cholesterol: 115 mg