Chili Cornbread Casserole

I thought this was good, but not great. I did alter the recipe a fair amount, partially because I'm vegetarian, and I also wanted to reduce the calories. I replaced the ground beef with 1 1/2 cups of cooked wheat berries that I had left over from the wheat berry chili recipe. I only used 1 can of black beans and used 5 tomatoes on the vine instead of canned tomatoes. Because I didn't have the extra liquid from the tomatoes, I also added 1/2 cup of vegetable broth. I like spicy so I added 2 habaneros to the chili and one to the cornbread, but it still wasn't spicy in my opinion. I tasted the chili and thought it needed more, so I added 1tsp salt, 1/4 cup cilantro and the juice of 1 lime. The lime definitely helped, as did the salt. I made the chili one day ahead then made the cornbread batter and assembled it right before baking, and it took nearly twice as long to bake! After 20 minutes the cornbread topping was still almost all liquid. I think I baked it for 45 min total. If I make this again, I may use the second can of beans instead of the wheat berries and maybe add some frozen corn, or charred corn to the cornbread topping. I also can't say I tasted the cheese at all, which is a little disappointing.

Chili Cornbread no goSorry but this one didn't make it. There are better chili recipes. The cornbread can be "tinkered" with and make to taste better. Can't recommend this one.Pros: Can be improvedCons: There is better chili

Chili Cornbread no go Sorry but this one didn't make it. There are better chili recipes. The cornbread can be "tinkered" with and make to taste better. Can't recommend this one. Pros: Can be improved Cons: There is better chili

Yummy chili-cornbread casserole I loved this recipe. I added a jalapeno and a LOT more cumin, as well as cilantro and red pepper flakes. I did spice it up quite a bit as we like a lot of spice. My kids, who hate cornbread, also loved this recipe. It doesn't need more liquid because it's a casserole. Will be having leftovers today and would definitely make it again. Pros: Really easy, hearty, and very tasty

Complete FailureThis was easy to make, but the chili was just so so and the corn bread topping was mealy and tasteless. My kids, who like chili and are usually adventerous eaters, hated it. There are just much better recipes out there for chili!Pros: EasyCons: Tasteless

Complete Failure This was easy to make, but the chili was just so so and the corn bread topping was mealy and tasteless. My kids, who like chili and are usually adventerous eaters, hated it. There are just much better recipes out there for chili! Pros: Easy Cons: Tasteless

Delicious and Easy! I've made this several times because both my guy and I love it, plus it's so easy to make and keeps well in the fridge for several days as leftovers. I've made it with ground turkey, but prefer leaving out the meat for a vegetarian entree instead. I omit the salt in the cornbread recipe and use home-cooked beans instead of canned. I also like to use a mix of smoked gouda and cheddar. Today I'm going to use soy chorizo in the chili and smoked cheese- I think that will be a delicious combo! Pros: Easy and quick to make. Also easy to adjust the recipe.

Tasty, reheated well My young kids and husband liked it and only my husband detected the presence of whole wheat in the cornbread. I omitted the cilantro from the cornbread. I split into two dishes, and baked them at the same time. It got gently reheated in the microwave a number of times (over a longer heating on low power, with a lid) and didn't lose too much of the original taste or texture for having been abused in such a fashion. Pros: Easy, healthy, reheated well

Tasty, reheated wellMy young kids and husband liked it and only my husband detected the presence of whole wheat in the cornbread. I omitted the cilantro from the cornbread. I split into two dishes, and baked them at the same time. It got gently reheated in the microwave a number of times (over a longer heating on low power, with a lid) and didn't lose too much of the original taste or texture for having been abused in such a fashion.Pros: Easy, healthy, reheated well

Loved it...but next time The cornbread topping was a VERY thin liquid...I was expecting it to be more dough like and thick...but it poured on and I was afraid it wouldn't turn out. However, it turned out just like the picture. Next time I will try canned diced tomatoes instead of crushed tomatoes or use 1/2 of each kind. I doubled the recipe and cut back on the amount of chili by 1 TBSP because there were 3 kids eating. I served it with red enchilada sauce on the side. Tasty...even our cilantro hater loved it! Pros: 11 people cleaned their plates and came back for more Cons: Might try a little more liquid next time

only used the cornbread topping, but...Been looking for a cornbread topping with whole wheat flour. This was excellent. Used a chili recipe from another source that we love and then topped with this cornbread to make a casserole.

only used the cornbread topping, but... Been looking for a cornbread topping with whole wheat flour. This was excellent. Used a chili recipe from another source that we love and then topped with this cornbread to make a casserole.

If you prepare ahead and re-heat this dish, 350 degrees will not cut it. You must raise the oven temp to at least 400 degrees