Upside-Down Salsa Cornbread

Health score
20%
Upside-Down Salsa Cornbread
45 min.
6
540kcal

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Welcome to a culinary adventure that will tantalize your taste buds and impress your family and friends! Introducing Upside-Down Salsa Cornbread—a dish that fuses the comforting texture of cornbread with the vibrant flavors of savory beef, cheese, and bold salsa. This unique recipe not only offers a delightful twist on traditional cornbread, but it also serves as a complete meal, all baked beautifully in a single skillet!

Imagine a golden cornbread crust, rising to perfection on top, while a savory layer of seasoned ground beef and vibrant bell peppers await beneath. The incorporation of chunky salsa adds a zesty punch that elevates this dish from ordinary to extraordinary. Plus, with a prep time of just 10 minutes and a baking time of around 32 to 38 minutes, you can enjoy this hearty feast in less than an hour!

Whether you’re looking for an easy weeknight dinner or a show-stopping dish for your next gathering, this Upside-Down Salsa Cornbread is sure to steal the spotlight. Not only is it flavorful and visually stunning, but it also boasts a balanced calorie count, making it a satisfying option without the guilt. Gather your ingredients, preheat that oven, and prepare to delight in a mouthwatering meal that everyone will love!

Ingredients

  • teaspoon chili powder 
  • cups martha buttermilk self-rising corn meal mix white
  • large eggs lightly beaten
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic salt 
  • pound ground beef lean
  • 1.3 cups milk 
  • 0.5 cup onion chopped
  • medium bell pepper green red seeded cut into rings
  • 16 ounce salsa chunky-style
  • teaspoon salt 
  • ounces cheddar cheese shredded
  • tablespoon sugar 
  • tablespoons vegetable oil 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 42
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a 10 1/2-inch cast iron skillet over medium heat until hot.
  3. Add the ground beef, onion, chili powder, salt, and garlic salt; cook until the beef is no longer pink, stirring frequently and breaking up any clumps of meat.
  4. Remove the beef mixture from the skillet to a bowl.
  5. Place the bell pepper rings in a single layer in the bottom of the skillet. Spoon the beef mixture over the rings.
  6. Make the topping: Stir together the corn meal mix, cheese, sugar, salsa, milk, 3 tablespoons oil, and egg in a medium bowl; stir until well blended.
  7. Spread the batter evenly over the beef mixture in the skillet.
  8. Bake until golden brown, 32 to 38 minutes.
  9. Place a serving plate over the skillet; carefully invert and remove the skillet.
  10. Cut into wedges and carefully turn each wedge upside down onto a serving plate.

Nutrition Facts

Calories540kcal
Protein21.64%
Fat38.84%
Carbs39.52%

Properties

Glycemic Index
28.68
Glycemic Load
2.76
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
27.583043658215%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.94mg
Isorhamnetin
0.67mg
Kaempferol
0.1mg
Quercetin
3.14mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:540.31kcal
27.02%
Fat:23.55g
36.23%
Saturated Fat:8.19g
51.17%
Carbohydrates:53.92g
17.97%
Net Carbohydrates:48.31g
17.57%
Sugar:8.48g
9.42%
Cholesterol:102.87mg
34.29%
Sodium:2035.99mg
88.52%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:29.52g
59.05%
Phosphorus:706.01mg
70.6%
Folate:168.9µg
42.22%
Vitamin B3:8.17mg
40.83%
Calcium:404.75mg
40.47%
Zinc:5.86mg
39.07%
Vitamin B6:0.77mg
38.66%
Vitamin B12:2.24µg
37.37%
Vitamin B2:0.6mg
35.03%
Vitamin B1:0.52mg
34.47%
Selenium:22.86µg
32.65%
Iron:5.26mg
29.22%
Fiber:5.61g
22.44%
Vitamin C:18.37mg
22.27%
Manganese:0.44mg
22.01%
Vitamin K:22.58µg
21.5%
Potassium:737.05mg
21.06%
Vitamin A:1014.72IU
20.29%
Magnesium:74.6mg
18.65%
Vitamin E:2.33mg
15.56%
Vitamin B5:1.29mg
12.89%
Copper:0.22mg
11.05%
Vitamin D:0.91µg
6.1%
Source:My Recipes