BBQ Macaroni Bake with Cornbread Topping

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I came up with this one night trying to "figure out" what dinner was going to be. Grabbed some things from the pantry and what turned out was a keeper.

Submitted by tvan
Updated on January 14, 2022
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
1 9x13-inch casserole
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Ingredients

  • cooking spray

  • 1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • ½ cup diced onion

  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic

  • 1 ½ pounds ground turkey

  • 1 ½ cups barbeque sauce (such as KC Masterpiece® Original)

  • 1 (8 ounce) bag frozen corn

  • 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes (Optional)

  • 2 (7.5 ounce) packages cornbread mix (such as Jiffy®)

  • ⅔ cup milk

  • 2 eggs

  • 1 (12 ounce) package shredded Cheddar cheese

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.

  2. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain.

  3. While pasta boils, heat oil in a 3-quart pot over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic and cook and stir until onion is translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Add ground turkey and cook and stir until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in barbeque sauce, corn, and red pepper flakes. Mix well, reduce heat, and let simmer for 5 minutes.

  4. Meanwhile, mix cornbread mix, milk, and eggs together in a bowl. Set aside.

  5. Combine macaroni, meat mixture, Cheddar cheese, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Pour mixture into the prepared dish. Spoon cornbread batter on top.

  6. Bake in the preheated oven until cornbread is light golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

569 Calories
20g Fat
69g Carbs
28g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 569
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 20g 26%
Saturated Fat 8g 42%
Cholesterol 101mg 34%
Sodium 1160mg 50%
Total Carbohydrate 69g 25%
Dietary Fiber 2g 9%
Total Sugars 15g
Protein 28g 56%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 330mg 25%
Iron 4mg 19%
Potassium 384mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.