Bradshaw Busters
Bradshaw Busters is the ultimate comfort food casserole, blending bold, smoky flavors with a hearty, satisfying cornbread topping. This crowd-pleasing dish features spicy ground sausage, vibrant bell peppers, black beans, and a medley of aromatic spices like smoked paprika and chili powder, all nestled beneath a cheesy, golden cornbread crust. With just 20 minutes of prep and 35 minutes of baking, it’s a quick and easy way to pack a flavorful punch for weeknight dinners or potluck gatherings. Serve it warm with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro for a touch of brightness that perfectly complements the rich and savory layers. Make Bradshaw Busters your new go-to recipe for irresistibly cozy, one-pan meals!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground spicy sausage
- 1 large red bell pepper
- 1 large green bell pepper
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 14.5 oz canned diced tomatoes
- 15 oz canned black beans
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 8.5 oz cornbread mix
- 0.5 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 0.5 cup sour cream (for serving, optional)
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x9-inch baking dish and set aside.
Dice the red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and onion into small pieces. Drain and rinse the black beans.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground spicy sausage and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula. Drain any excess grease if necessary.
Add the diced bell peppers, onion, and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened.
Stir in the canned diced tomatoes (with their juice), black beans, smoked paprika, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes to combine the flavors.
Pour the sausage and vegetable mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
In a mixing bowl, combine the cornbread mix, milk, and egg according to the package instructions. Fold in the shredded sharp cheddar cheese.
Spread the cornbread batter evenly over the sausage mixture in the baking dish.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cornbread topping is golden brown and cooked through. A toothpick inserted in the center should come out clean.
Remove the dish from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Optional: Top with a dollop of sour cream and garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3819 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 195.1 g | 250% | |
| Saturated Fat | 83.3 g | 416% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 518 mg | 173% | |
| Sodium | 10698 mg | 465% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 348.4 g | 127% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 62.4 g | 223% | |
| Total Sugars | 80.8 g | ||
| Protein | 161.4 g | 323% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 2103 mg | 162% | |
| Iron | 28.0 mg | 156% | |
| Potassium | 4822 mg | 103% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
