Chili-Cheese Cornbread Poke Cake Recipe

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

In a liquid measuring cup or medium bowl, whisk the eggs and milk until well-combined.

In a large bowl, add the flour, cornmeal, salt, baking powder, and baking soda. Whisk to combine.

Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients, then pour in the wet ingredients and whisk until smooth.

Add the melted butter and stir to combine.

Grease a 9×13-inch glass baking dish with nonstick spray and line with parchment paper.

Pour the cornbread batter into the pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.

Bake for 25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool for about 10 minutes.

In a large pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for about 5 minutes until softened, stirring frequently.

Add the ground beef and break it apart with a wooden spoon into small pieces.

Add the salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, chili powder, and cumin. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the ground beef is cooked through.

Add the crushed tomatoes and stir. Simmer for 10 minutes.

Using the bottom of a utensil with a handle that is about 1-inch in diameter, poke multiple holes in the cornbread.

Pour the chili over the cornbread and smooth the top with a spatula. Sprinkle the cheese over the chili.

Bake for 3 minutes or until the cheese is melted.

Slice and serve with sour cream, scallions, and cilantro.

Enjoy!