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    Home » Recipes » Dinner Recipes » 13 Delicious Dinner Ideas with Cornbread

    Published: Jan 26, 2023 by Cara Lanz · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    13 Delicious Dinner Ideas with Cornbread

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    Looking for delicious recipes with cornbread? I've got you covered with 13 of the BEST!

    collage of recipes of dinner ideas with cornbread

    I asked top food bloggers to share their best dinner ideas featuring CORNBREAD and, boy oh boy, did they come through!

    Take a scroll through these 13 dishes that turn a favorite cornbread recipe, simple box of Jiffy cornbread mix, or leftover cornbread into tempting side dishes and mains.

    You'll find everything from cornbread stuffing, waffles, pancakes, salads, and cornbread casseroles.

    And if you're still hungry for corn bread, try a warm slice of this super moist sweet Jiffy cornbread with sour cream slathered with cinnamon honey butter.

    13 Delicious Dinner Recipes with Cornbread

    1

    Sloppy Joe Cornbread Casserole

    Photo Credit: amandascookin.com

    This Sloppy Joe Casserole recipe is a hearty, comforting hot dish made with tangy, savory sloppy joe meat with bell peppers and onions, then piled with a sweet cornbread layer top. Fast and easy casserole recipe for the whole family.

    2

    Jiffy Jalapeno Cheddar Cornbread

    Photo Credit: thefeatherednester.com

    This Jiffy Jalapeno Cheddar Cornbread is a perfect mix of moist, fluffy, spicy, and cheesy flavor! Jiffy corn muffin mix, shredded cheddar cheese, and fresh jalapeno peppers come together in this easy Mexican inspired cornbread recipe you can make in a baking dish or cast iron skillet.

    3

    Gluten-Free Cornbread Stuffing

    Photo Credit: meaningfuleats.com

    Gluten-free homemade cornbread stuffing with sausage and fresh herbs is a delicious comfort food favorite you can enjoy any time of year!

    4

    Easy Jiffy Tamale Pie

    Photo Credit: getonmyplate.com

    Easy Jiffy Tamale Pie is a hearty cornbread casserole filled with flavorful ground beef mixture with green chiles, red bell pepper, taco seasoning, corn, and enchilada sauce. Topped with a cheesy cornbread mix, baked to golden brown perfection in a casserole dish or cast-iron skillet, this is an easy dinner recipe for busy weeknights.

    5

    Green Chile Cheese Waffles

    Photo Credit: www.newmexicanfoodie.com

    Green Chile Cheese Waffles come together with a savory cornbread waffle, green chile cheese queso, huevos, and bacon. An easy weeknight meal that just might become a new favorite.

    6

    Fluffy Cornbread Pancakes With Cherry Compote

    Photo Credit: dailydish.co.uk

    Cornbread Pancakes are the perfect recipe for when you're craving breakfast for dinner! These fluffy, buttery cakes have a dense cornbread crumb with a touch of sweetness from maple syrup and a perfectly crunchy exterior. Delicious served with cherry compote topping.

    7

    Mexican Cornbread with ground beef {VIDEO}

    Photo Credit: www.missinthekitchen.com

    This Mexican Cornbread casserole recipe is filled with ground beef, cheddar cheese, onion, and jalapeños. This is my grandma's signature dish and one of my family's favorite recipes. An easy recipe for dinner any night of the week!

    8

    Cornbread Salad Recipe - Without Beans

    Photo Credit: fantabulosity.com

    This Cornbread Salad with cherry tomatoes, green onions, and BBQ ranch is great side dish that's full of veggies and flavor! No lettuce needed for this salad (although optional) and you may be surprised at how hearty it really is!

    9

    Cornbread Salad

    Cornbread salad is a layered salad that’s just as delicious as it is pretty. Layers of cornbread, beans, veggies, cheese, and a zippy Southwestern salad dressing come together for an easy and delicious salad -- the perfect side dish for a family reunion, potluck, or church dinners.

    10

    Cornbread Chorizo Stuffing

    Photo Credit: foxeslovelemons.com

    Cornbread Chorizo Stuffing is the unique, delicious side dish for holidays and special occasions you’ve been looking for. With a store-bought or homemade cornbread base, and nice balance of sweet and heat from chorizo and cherries, this cornbread dressing will have people coming back for a second scoop.

    11

    Chili Cornbread Casserole

    Photo Credit: www.scatteredthoughtsofacraftymom.com

    Chili Cornbread Casserole is a deliciously comforting and hearty meal. This simple dish combines chili, beans, cheese, and cornbread in one dish, baked until the chili is hot and bubbly and the cornbread is golden brown. Easy meal the entire family will beg you to make over and over again.

    12

    Mini Keto Corn Dog Muffins

    Photo Credit: www.lowcarbspark.com

    These easy keto corn dog muffins are the ultimate snack or appetizer that everyone loves. Made with just 7 ingredients and 10 minutes of prep, these low carb corn dog muffins are completely grain-free and sugar-free. Tasty dish for game day, breakfast, or even school lunch for your kids.

    13

    Paula Deen Corn Casserole

    This Paula Deen Corn Casserole recipe is a classic side dish for Thanksgiving and Christmas. It’s soft and fluffy, sweet and decadent, crazy easy to make, and only 6 ingredients.

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