CORNBREAD CASSEROLE AND BUTTERNUT SQUASH, MUSHROOMS, AND ANCHO MOLE

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Categories     Bread     Mushroom     Vegetable     Bake     Roast     Thanksgiving     Vegetarian     Squash     Butternut Squash     Hominy/Cornmeal/Masa     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 24

Filling:
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 1/2 cups chopped onions
1 1/4 pounds assorted wild mushrooms (such as oyster, chanterelle, and portobello), coarsely chopped
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage
4 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
3 large garlic cloves, chopped
2 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
4 cups 1/2-inch cubes seeded peeled butternut squash (about 2 1/2 pounds)
2 cups drained rinsed black beans (from two 15-ounce cans)
2 cups diced tomatoes in juice (from two 14 1/2-ounce cans)
1/2 cup water
Cornbread:
4 cups Masa Harina (corn tortilla mix)
2/3 cup yellow cornmeal
2 1/4 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
4 1/4 cups (or more) water
10 tablespoons (1 1/4 sticks) butter, melted, divided
2 large eggs
1 large egg yolk
2 cups (packed) coarsely grated extra-sharp white cheddar cheese (about 8 ounces)
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh Italian parsley
Ancho Mole

Steps:

  • For filling:
  • Heat oil in large pot over medium-high heat. Add onions; sauté until golden, about 10 minutes. Add mushrooms; sauté until tender, about 10 minutes. Add sage, thyme, garlic, and cumin; stir 1 minute. Add squash, beans, tomatoes with juice, and 1/2 cup water; bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium, cover, and simmer 8 minutes. Uncover and simmer until vegetables are tender and most of liquid has evaporated but mixture is still very moist, about 12 minutes. Season filling generously with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cool slightly. Cover; chill.)
  • For cornbread:
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter 15x10x2-inch glass baking dish. Mix Masa Harina, cornmeal, salt, and baking powder in large bowl. Whisk 4 1/4 cups water, 6 tablespoons melted butter, eggs, and egg yolk in another large bowl to blend. Stir egg mixture into Masa Harina mixture. Stir in cheese and parsley, adding more water by tablespoonfuls as needed to form thick moist dough.
  • Transfer 4 cups dough to prepared baking dish. Place large piece of plastic wrap atop dough. Using plastic as aid, press dough evenly over bottom and 3/4 of the way up sides of dish; peel off plastic. Spoon filling into dough in dish, spreading evenly. Spoon remaining dough in small dollops atop filling. Using offset spatula, gently spread dollops evenly over filling to cover. Press top and bottom dough together at edges to seal, enclosing filling. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill.)
  • Brush top of casserole with 4 tablespoons melted butter. Bake until dough is light golden and casserole is heated through, about 1 hour (or about 1 hour 15 minutes if chilled). Cool 10 minutes. Cut into squares; serve with Ancho Mole.

Anusha Thebuwana
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This dish was not very visually appealing. The cornbread casserole was a very brown and bland-looking dish. The ancho mole sauce was also a very dark and unappetizing-looking sauce. The butternut squash and mushrooms were also not very visually appea


Greyton Fillies
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This dish was not very creative. The cornbread casserole was a very basic recipe, and the ancho mole sauce was also a very basic recipe. The butternut squash and mushrooms were also prepared in a very basic way. Overall, this is a good recipe, but it


Betty Sanmi
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This dish was not very authentic. The cornbread casserole was not made with traditional ingredients, and the ancho mole sauce was not made with traditional Mexican ingredients. The butternut squash and mushrooms were also not traditional Mexican ingr


AKPO NJIDEKA
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This dish was not very healthy. The cornbread casserole was made with a lot of butter and cheese, and the ancho mole sauce was also made with a lot of oil. The butternut squash and mushrooms were also not very healthy. Overall, this is a good recipe,


Deontae Thomas
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This dish was a bit too expensive to make. The ingredients were all very expensive, and the ancho mole sauce was especially expensive. The cornbread casserole and the butternut squash and mushrooms were also a bit expensive. Overall, this is a good r


Maccellina Adukpoh
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This dish was very time-consuming to make. The cornbread casserole took a long time to bake, and the ancho mole sauce was also very time-consuming to make. The butternut squash and mushrooms were also a bit overcooked. Overall, this is a good recipe,


Coco
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This dish was a bit too bland for my taste. The cornbread casserole was moist and fluffy, but it lacked flavor. The butternut squash and mushrooms were also cooked well, but they were also bland. The ancho mole sauce was also very mild. Overall, this


Char Mills
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. The cornbread casserole was moist and flavorful, and the butternut squash and mushrooms were cooked perfectly. The ancho mole sauce was also very flavorful, but it was just a bit too


Santosh singh Thakuri
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I've made it several times for my family and friends, and they all love it too. The ancho mole sauce is especially good. I highly recommend this recipe.


samira tharu
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The cornbread casserole was moist and fluffy, and the butternut squash and mushrooms were roasted perfectly. The ancho mole sauce was a bit spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. Overall, this is


DJ SAANJEES
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I'm a vegetarian, so I was excited to try this dish. I was not disappointed! The cornbread casserole was hearty and satisfying, and the butternut squash and mushrooms were cooked to perfection. The ancho mole sauce was also very flavorful. I will def


wakeel shah
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This dish was a hit at my dinner party! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures. The cornbread casserole was a great base for the butternut squash and mushrooms, and the ancho mole sauce tied everything together perfectly.


Sameer Kashif
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I'm not usually a fan of cornbread, but this casserole changed my mind. It was so moist and flavorful, and the ancho mole sauce was incredible. I'll definitely be making this again.


Cabdilaahi cali
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The cornbread casserole was moist and flavorful, while the butternut squash and mushrooms added a nice sweetness and earthiness. The ancho mole sauce was the perfect finishing touch, adding a rich and complex flavo