1 (8.5 ounce) package dry corn bread mix
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chile peppers
2 (16 ounce) cans pinto beans, drained
1 (16 ounce) bottle Ranch-style salad dressing
1 green bell pepper, chopped
2 (15.25 ounce) cans whole kernel corn, drained
2 tomatoes, chopped
1 (3 ounce) can bacon bits (the real bacon bits is best)
8 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese
1 green onions
Prepare corn bread mix according to package directions, adding green chiles. Set aside, allow to cool and crumble.
Place half of cornbread in bottom of large bowl. Evenly layer with 1 can of beans, 1 cup salad dressing, 1/2 chopped bell pepper, 1 can corn, 1 chopped tomato, 1/2 jar bacon bits, 1/2 package cheese and 1/2 green onions. Repeat layers in same order using remaining ingredients, beginning with crumbled cornbread.
Cover, refrigerate 2 hours and serve chilled.
Joe's Grilled Chicken Salad
2 chicken breasts, split, grilled and chopped
8 slices of bacon, cooked and finely chopped
1 large tomato, chopped and diced
1 cucumber chopped and diced
1 head of lettuce, cleaned and shredded (shredded is really a key part to this, try it!)
1/2 cup of cheddar cheese, cubed or shredded
Croutons (see recipe in breads)
Mix everything together except the croutons and cheese. Top with croutons, cheese and favorite salad dressing. Enjoy!
