Corn Bread Taco Bake

Ingredients

• 1-1/2 pounds ground beef
• 1 (1-1/8-ounce) package taco seasoning mix
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 (12-ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
• 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
• 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 (8-1/2-ounce) package Jiffy Corn Muffin mix
• 1 (2-1/8-ounce) can Durkee French Fried Onions
• 1/3 cup (1 ounce) shredded Cheddar cheese

Directions

* In skillet, brown meat; drain. Stir in taco seasoning, water, corn, green pepper and tomato sauce. Pour into 2-quart casserole.

* In separate bowl, prepare corn muffin mix according to package directions, adding 1/2 can Durkee French Fried Onions. Spoon corn muffin mixture around outer edge of casserole.

* Bake, uncovered, at 400 degrees for 20 minutes. Top corn bread with cheese and remaining onions; bake 2 to 3 minutes longer.

Note: This recipe can be doubled and baked in a 9-inch by 13-inch pan (12 servings).

Makes 6 servings.