Monday, January 28, 2008

Cornbread and Leftovers

This is a great quick dinner. Sometimes you look in the fridge and there is a bit of this and a bit of that leftover. Well, turn it into a quick, comfort food, dinner.
NEED:
1 box cornbread mix...small box..like Jiff or like brand
left over mash potatoes ( you will need at least 2 cups.( more is better)..if needed make additional instant mashed potatoes) ** WARM POTATOES..as they will not spread cold..add 1 to 2 tablespoons of milk and whip as warming on low heat.
left over chicken, pork roast, beef roast or a combination of all ( about 2 cups or a bit more..diced)
1 1/2 to 2 cups of gravy** ( decide the type by the meat you have)
** I like to make this but often don't have gravy so I keep a couple jars of gravy on hand**
Shredded cheese, flavor of your choice. - optional
leftover veggies such as broccoli, corn, peas or green beans * optional

Make the cornbread as directed. Set aside until cool enough to handle, then crumble into the bottom of a 9 x 13 sprayed or greased pan.
top with diced meat and pour a small amount of gravy over meat ( add veggies if using) cover with mashed potatoes and pour remaining gravy over top.
Oven at 350 degrees. Bake for 20 to 30 minutes, or until heated through...gravy will be bubbling but you do not want it to "burn" on edges.
Remove from oven and sprinkle top with cheese if desired.

Enjoy!

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