Southern Pork Cornbread Bake

Step 1 -Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Step 2 -Lightly grease a 2-quart baking dish.

Step 3 -In a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, add the olive oil.

Step 4 -Add the onions and the bell peppers to the hot oil and cook, while stirring, just until the onions are translucent and the bell peppers are tender, about 5 minutes.

Step 5 -Reduce the heat to low.

Step 6 -Add the barbecue sauce to the onion mixture and simmer, while stirring, until the sauce thickens slightly, about 1-2 minutes.

Step 7 -Add the frozen corn and the pulled pork to the onion mixture and stir to combine.

Step 8 -Taste the pork mixture for seasoning and add the salt and the black pepper, as needed.

Step 9 -Add the pork mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly.p

Step 10 -Sprinkle the pork mixture evenly with 1/2 cup of the grated cheddar cheese.

Step 11 -In a separate bowl, prepare the cornbread batter according to package directions.

Step 12 -Add the remaining cheddar cheese to the cornbread batter and stir to combine.

Step 13 -Spread the cornbread batter over the pork mixture in the baking dish.

Step 14 -Bake until the crust is golden-brown and cooked through, about 30-35 minutes.

Step 15 -Let the bake stand for 5-10 minutes.

Step 16 -Serve.