Mexican With a Side of Corn Bread

So I would consider Virginia to be in the south but it comes no where near to my husbands home state of Arkansas. I love me some collard greens and grits so I kinda fit right in. Well minus the country slang! Oh and trust me, they have it down there, but I love it! Besides seeing my second family, listening to them talk is one of my most favorite things about the Natural State.

Nine years ago I was introduced to some true country cooking and I fell in love instantly! I am going to share with you one of my husbands favorite meals and it has slowly turned into one of mine as well. It is known as Mexican cornbread with a side of brown beans (pinto). It is delish! Here is how you make it! Oh and we had this for dinner last night!

Ingredients:

hamburger meat
green pepper (chopped)
onion (chopped)
can of creamed corn
about 2 cups of cheddar cheese
corn bread (you can make your own or use jiffy...I used jiffy)
optional: seasoning of your choice. I used a Tex Mex seasoning (Pampered Chef)

Directions:

Brown meat, drain and then add back to pan. Chop your pepper and onion and add to pan. Saute for about 5 minutes and then remove from heat.

Add your corn and cheddar cheese and mix until blended. I added a little bit of different seasonings to taste. That can be all up to you! 

I cooked my mixture in a skillet that can go in the oven, but if you do not have one just pour your meat mixture into an oven safe dish. Mix your corn bread together and pour over the meat mixture. Bake for about 25 minutes at 400 or until the bread is cooked through. 

And then you have your finished product!!

It is absolutely delicious! I may have even had some for breakfast this morning, maybe. You can really have any side with this but my man loves his brown beans. Hope you try it! It is a fast and cheap meal for your family!