Ingredients

  • 12 ounces chorizo sausages (4)
  • 2 cups yellow cornmeal
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • 4 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 12 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 cups canned cream-style corn
  • 2 cups grated monterey jack cheese
  • 2 (4 ounce) canspeeled green chilies, diced
  • 2 small onions, grated
  • 12 cup minced fresh cilantro

Method

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Cook chorizos in small heavy skillet until browned on all sides.
  • Cut into 1/4-inch slices.
  • Mix cornmeal, salt, baking powder, and baking soda in medium bowl.
  • Stir chorizos and remaining ingredients together in large mixing bowl until thoroughly blended.
  • Add cornmeal mixture and m ix well.
  • Divide batter between 2 well-seasoned 10-inch cast-iron skillets (or bake in 2 batches).
  • Bake cornbread until top is browned and wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean, about 40 minutes.
  • Let cool completely on wire rack, then crumble coarsely for stuffing.
  • (This can be stuffed into turkey.
  • If not all the stuffing fits in the bird or you simply prefer to roast your bird unstuffed, bake the stuffing in a covered casserole at 325-375 degrees for 45-60 minutes, moistend with chicken or turkey broth and/or pan drippings from the turkey.
  • ).