Carnitas Cornbread Breakfast Casserole

By: Washington State Chef’s Association Food Bank Challenge Cookbook

Yield: 1 8×8 pan

Ingredients:

  • Filling:
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1-2 ribs celery, diced
  • 1 lb. carnitas (shredded cooked pork)
  • 14.5 oz. can diced tomatoes
  • 15 oz. can spaghetti sauce
  • 1 teaspoon each salt and pepper
  • Topping:
  • 1 box Jiffy muffin mix
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/3 cup Nestle Good Start 2 Infant Formula (mix per instructions on can: 1 1/2 scoop formula to 1/3 cup water)

Directions:

  • Heat oil in a large fry pan.
  • Fry/sauté onion and celery until soft and cooked through.
  • Add carnitas to vegetables and cook until heated through.
  • Add spaghetti sauce and diced tomatoes; bring to a simmer.
  • Season with salt and pepper; place in an 8×8 baking dish.
  • For the topping, in a medium mixing bowl combine the Jiffy muffin mix, egg, and 1 1/2 scoop Nestle Good Start 2 Infant Formula and 1/3 cup water.  Mix until just combined.
  • Pour corn topping batter over carnitas casserole.
  • Place casserole in a preheated 375 degree oven for 20-25 minutes or until lightly brown and bubbly.  Serve hot.