Whether sweet or savory, cornbread is a filling side dish. However, it doesn't have to stay as just a side — some of these recipes hold their own as main dishes. They're also delicious as midnight snacks or quick lunches when reheated in the microwave.
Using a prepackaged cornbread mix means all these dishes are quick and easy to put together. However, if you're a vegetarian, check the ingredients of any box mix, as some brands include lard. If you like everything from scratch and don't want to "cheat," feel free to make your own cornmeal and flour-based dry mix.
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Spicy jalapeno cornbread casserole
This savory, cheesy bit of deliciousness takes only about 20 minutes to put together. The baking time is longer, but the smells wafting from the oven might make you wish it took longer to cook. This recipe uses a mix of fresh and pickled jalapeños, but if you want a spicier casserole, use much hotter habañeros. Get the recipe here.
This savory, cheesy bit of deliciousness takes only about 20 minutes to put together. The baking time is longer, but the smells wafting from the oven might make you wish it took longer to cook. This recipe uses a mix of fresh and pickled jalapeños, but if you want a spicier casserole, use much hotter habañeros. Get the recipe here.
Home-style cornbread casserole
Cream, cream and more cream. If you like incredibly moist cornbread, then this is the recipe for you. Sour cream, butter and creamed corn add an abundance of moisture to the dry ingredients. With a 10-minute prep time and an hour to cook, this tasty dish will be ready for the plate in no time at all. Get the recipe here.
Cream, cream and more cream. If you like incredibly moist cornbread, then this is the recipe for you. Sour cream, butter and creamed corn add an abundance of moisture to the dry ingredients. With a 10-minute prep time and an hour to cook, this tasty dish will be ready for the plate in no time at all. Get the recipe here.
Sweet cornbread casserole
Basic cornbread usually comes in two varieties: sweet and not sweet. This recipe is the latter, which gets its sweetness from sugar and honey. With a minimum of ingredients, the dish is a snap to make. Get the recipe here.
Basic cornbread usually comes in two varieties: sweet and not sweet. This recipe is the latter, which gets its sweetness from sugar and honey. With a minimum of ingredients, the dish is a snap to make. Get the recipe here.
Cornbread with herbs
Savory cornbread, anyone? This skillet cornbread includes parsley, chives and dill, but if you're not a fan of any of these herbs, experiment. Try tarragon or hot peppers, which go well with the cheese in the dish. Get the recipe here.
Savory cornbread, anyone? This skillet cornbread includes parsley, chives and dill, but if you're not a fan of any of these herbs, experiment. Try tarragon or hot peppers, which go well with the cheese in the dish. Get the recipe here.
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