Chili Cornbread Salad

Need something fresh and different to spice up your summer menu?  This is one of those old classics I found in a family recipe book.  My aunt and uncle make this all the time for their family in the summertime and after trying it we just loved all it's cool freshness and savory flavors.   It does make quite a bit, but since it tastes just as good the next day you won't mind eating this as leftovers.  

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The ingredients:

The ingredients:
1 pkg. (8-1/2 oz.) Jiffy cornbread muffin mix

1 can (4-oz) chopped green chilies

1/8 tsp. oregano

1/8 tsp. cumin

1 cup mayonnaise

1 cup sour cream

1 envelope ranch dressing mix

2 cans (15-oz. each) pinto or kidney beans, rinsed, dried

2 cans (15-1/4 oz. each) whole kernel corn, drained

3 medium tomatoes, chopped

1 large green pepper, chopped

1 bunch green onions, chopped

10 bacon strips, crumbled

2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded

Prepare cornbread mix as indicated on box, then stir in chilies, cumin, and oregano and spread in greased pan.  Bake at 400 degrees for 25 minutes.  

In a bowl combine mayonnaise, sour cream, and dressing mix.  In a separate bowl, mix corn, tomatoes, green pepper, green onion, bacon, and cheese.  

Crumble 1/2 of cornbread into 9X13" pan.  Then layer 1/2 beans, then 1/2 mayonnaise mixture, and 1/2 corn/bacon mixture.  Repeat layers.  Refrigerate 2 hours.   Serve with a fruit salad and corn bread.   Makes 8-10 main dish servings. 

Enjoy!