This is a layered salad that begins with a batch of green chili cornbread placed in the bottom of a bowl. Next come the other goodies - beans, peppers, corn, bacon bits, tomatoes, cheese and dressing. When you run out of layers, pop into the fridge to ch
INGREDIENTS (for 6 servings):
- 1 (16 ounce) package dry corn bread mix
- 1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chile peppers
- 2 (15 ounce) cans pinto beans, drained
- 1 (8 ounce) bottle Ranch-style salad dressing
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 2 (15.25 ounce) cans whole kernel corn, drained
- 2 tomatoes, chopped
- 1 (3 ounce) can bacon bits
- 8 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese
- 1 green onions
PREPARATION:
Prepare corn bread mix according to package directions, adding green chiles. Set aside, allow to cool and crumble.
Place half of cornbread in bottom of large bowl. Evenly layer with 1 can of beans, 1 cup salad dressing, 1/2 chopped bell pepper, 1 can corn, 1 chopped tomato, 1/2 jar bacon bits, 1/2 package cheese and 1/2 green onions. Repeat layers in same order using remaining ingredients, beginning with crumbled cornbread.
Cover, refrigerate 2 hours and serve chilled.