True Tamale Pie

Ingredients

• 1 can kidney beans
• 1 onion
• 1 green pepper
• 2 cloves garlic or substitute with garlic powder
• 1 jalapeno pepper finely chopped
• 1 can yellow corn
• 1 can whole tomatoes drained
• 1 c shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• 1 c shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1 8 oz box corn bread mix

Directions

1. Drain liquid from beans reserving 14 cup liquid
2. In skillet heat bean liquid add onion garlic green pepper and jalapeno pepper
3. Cook until tender or until liquid is absorbed 10 to 15 minutes
4. Add beans corn and tomatoes
5. Cook uncovered for 15 minutes until it thickens Heat oven to 350 Mix cornbread mix according to directions on package
6. Set aside Pour 12 of the vegetable mixture into a baking dish
7. Spread evenly
8. Spread 12 of cornbread mix over vegetables then sprinkle half of the cheese over the cornbread mix
9. Repeat layering ending with the cornbread
10. Keep 12 of the cheese aside
11. Bake for 20 minutes
12. Add cheese to top
13. Bake for 15 minutes until top is browned and the cheese has melted
14. Allow to cool for 10 minutes before serving