Cornbread Sausage Bake

  • 1 8.5-ounce package corn muffin mix
  • 1 medium carrot, chopped (1/2 cup)
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 1/4 cup chopped green sweet pepper
  • 1/4 cup chopped celery
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 11.5-ounce can condensed bean with bacon soup
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 2 teaspoons yellow mustard
  • 1 pound cooked smoked Polish sausage, sliced
  • Shredded cheddar cheese (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. For corn bread, prepare muffin mix according to package directions (do not bake); set aside.

2. In a medium saucepan, cook carrot, onion, sweet pepper, and celery in hot oil over medium heat until tender. Stir in soup, milk, and mustard; stir in sausage. Cook and stir until bubbly. Transfer mixture to an ungreased 2-quart rectangular baking dish. Pour corn bread batter over hot sausage mixture, spreading evenly.

3. Bake, uncovered, for 20 to 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in corn bread comes out clean. If desired, sprinkle each serving with cheese. Makes 6 servings.