| 1 | tablespoon vegetable oil |
| 1 | large onion, chopped (1 cup) |
| 1/2 | cup chopped red or green bell pepper |
| 2 | cans (15 oz each) Progresso® black beans, undrained |
| 2 | cups cubed fully cooked ham |
| 2 | teaspoons chili powder |
| 1 1/2 | cups Original Bisquick® mix |
| 1/3 | cup cornmeal |
| 2/3 | cup milk |
| 1/2 | cup shredded Cheddar cheese (2 ounces) |
Serve with...
Hot and Spicy Greens
Total Time:
20 min
| 1. | Heat oil in 4-quart Dutch oven over medium heat. Cook onion and bell pepper in oil, stirring occasionally, until tender. Stir in beans, ham and 1 teaspoon of the chili powder. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to low. |
| 2. | Stir Bisquick mix, cornmeal and milk and remaining 1 teaspoon chili powder in medium bowl until soft dough forms. Drop by 6 spoonfuls onto simmering bean mixture. |
| 3. | Cook uncovered 10 minutes. Cover and cook 8 minutes longer. Sprinkle with cheese. Cover and cook about 2 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. |
| After dropping dough onto bean mixture, cook uncovered over medium-low heat 12 minutes. Cover and cook 10 minutes longer. Sprinkle with cheese. Cover and cook 2 minutes. |
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| Pinto beans or a combination of black beans and pinto beans will give a slightly different twist to this dish. |
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| A truly southern-inspired meal, this ham and black bean casserole has a subtle spicy taste and cornmeal dumplings. Serve with cooked greens or okra and iced tea to complete the southern theme. |
Nutrition Information:
470 ( 135 ); 15 g ( 5 g); 40 mg; 1720 mg; 66 g ( 11 g); 29 g 18 %; 22 %; 24 %; 30 % 4 1/2 ; 1 1/2