16 Cornbread Recipes You’ll Crave—From Sweet to Savory!
Cornbread is the ultimate comfort food—whether you love it sweet, savory, or with a little kick of spice. These 16 irresistible cornbread recipes take this classic to the next level, from honey-drizzled Southern-style to cheesy, jalapeño-packed perfection. Whether you’re serving it as a side, a snack, or the star of the meal, there’s a recipe here to satisfy every craving. Get ready to bake up some golden, buttery goodness!
Cornbread Chicken Salad
Cornbread Chicken Salad is a delicious spin on a southern favorite! It’s simple to make, fresh, delicious, and perfect for potlucks, picnics, or any occasion where you want to impress your guests.
Vegan Cornbread Dressing
Vegan cornbread dressing features all of the wonderful flavors of Thanksgiving dinner but without the eggs and chicken broth! This recipe is adapted from my mom’s southern-style cornbread dressing. With celery, garlic, thyme, sage, and savory vegan cornbread, in our house, it’s not Thanksgiving without it!
Easy Southern Cornbread Pudding
Southern Cornbread Pudding is a beloved traditional holiday and potluck side dish in the South! You would be hard-pressed to find a Thanksgiving dinner table without some version of this decadent and creamy corn casserole front and center.
Best Cornbread Stuffing
Cornbread Stuffing made easy in your slow cooker or oven! This stuffing is made of sweet boxed or homemade cornbread, french bread, sausage, cranberries, and pecans!
Easy Small Batch Sweet Cornbread Baked In a Skillet
This sweet cornbread recipe is baked in a cast iron skillet and is the perfect size for four and it pairs well with soups, chili, barbecue, and so much more.
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Habanero Pepper Jack Cornbread Recipe
Spice up your taste buds with this Habanero Pepper Jack Cornbread recipe! This delightful twist on traditional cornbread is a flavor-packed sensation that will ignite your senses. With a perfect balance of heat from jalapenos and creamy richness from pepper Jack cheese, this cornbread is a delightful accompaniment to any meal or a standalone snack. Prepare to savor the irresistible blend of Tex-Mex flavors in every fluffy, golden slice.
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Southern Cornbread (Without Buttermilk)
This Easy Cornbread Recipe without Buttermilk is moist, delicious, and easy to make with simple ingredients. It has the right balance of sweet and savory.
Traditional Southern Cornbread Dressing
There are so many things to love about my holiday classic, Traditional Southern Cornbread Dressing, which includes hard-boiled eggs. In addition to the taste, which is divine, you can make this southern-style, old-fashioned Thanksgiving dressing recipe ahead, and it freezes beautifully.
CAST IRON SKILLET CORNBREAD RECIPE
Dense and moist with just a touch sweetness, this Cast Iron Skillet Cornbread is an old-fashioned recipe that’s the best of the best! Serve it alongside your favorite BBQ pulled pork or by itself with pats of softened butter and a drizzle of honey.
Easy Skillet Tamale Pie
This easy Tamale Pie recipe makes a yummy one-pan Tex-Mex dinner that will have everyone going back for seconds! With a classic Mexican chili beef base and a cornbread crust topping that’s packed with cheddar cheese, it’s comforting, filling, and oh-so-delicious. This quick and easy dinner recipe is perfect for busy weeknights and feeds the entire family in just an hour!
Moist Cottage Cheese Cornbread
There is a not-so-secret ingredient to this Cottage Cheese Cornbread recipe that sets it apart from others and makes it extra delicious! The cottage cheese actually melts into the cornbread and you would never know it is there, but it adds a wonderful dimension and, along with buttermilk, helps keep this cornbread extra moist and delicious!
Loaded Cornbread Casserole
This Loaded Cornbread Casserole, filled with tons of corn, cheese, and bacon, is the perfect side dish for any gathering!
Southern Pimento Cheese Cornbread
This Southern Pimento Cheese Cornbread has just four simple ingredients and takes only 30 minutes to make. It’s a moist and cheesy cornbread that uses a box mix baked in a cast iron for a buttery golden brown crust.
Pumpkin Cornbread Recipe {Gluten Free, Dairy Free}
Not only is this Pumpkin Cornbread free of gluten, eggs, dairy, soy, sugar, and nuts, it’s also totally delicious! You’ll love it alongside a steamy bowl of chili or soup, and the addition of the pumpkin makes it even more perfect for fall!
Pispili (Albanian Cornbread with Leeks): Cornbread vs Biscuits
Pispili is an Albanian dish that consists of cornbread filled with leeks and, in this case, feta cheese. It is common in the rural areas of Albania and can be served as either a main course or a side dish.
Sloppy Joe Cornbread Casserole
This simple Sloppy Joe Cornbread Casserole recipe is a twist on a childhood favorite. It’s a budget-friendly, comfort food meal the whole family will love! Plus, it’s an easy weeknight meal that takes less than an hour to make.
