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                                            Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes  | 
                                            Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 1  | 
                                         
                                        
                                     
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                    Ingredients: 
                    
                        
                                                1 pound italian sausage (sweet or hot), casings removed  |  
                                                2 teaspoons chili powder  |  
                                                1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes, drained  |  
                                                2 15-ounce cans kidney beans, drained  |  
                                                3/4 cup jarred salsa  |  
                                                1 8 1/2-ounce box corn-bread mix (requires 1 egg and 1/3 cup milk)  |  
                                                1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar  |  
                                                
                     
                    Directions: 
                    
                        
                            
                                1. Heat oven to 400° F. In a large skillet, over medium heat, cook the sausage, crumbling it with a spoon, until no trace of pink remains, about 7 minutes. Add the chili powder and cook for 1 minute. Spoon off and discard any fat. Add the beans, tomatoes, and salsa and simmer for 3 minutes. Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine the corn bread mix, egg, and milk, then stir in the Cheddar.Transfer the chili mixture to a 9-by-9-inch or 11-by-7-inch 2-quart baking dish. Spread the corn bread batter over the top. Bake until golden, 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.                              | 
                         
                         
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