Shake up your cornbread game with nine cornbread recipes that are anything but ordinary, offering bold flavors and creative twists that will leave your taste buds begging for more. From zucchini cornbread to sweet honey-butter drizzles, each recipe brings a wild new take on this classic comfort food.
Southern Cornbread
This Classic Southern Cornbread Recipe combines simple yellow cornmeal and buttermilk, bringing out the naturally sweet flavor of corn – without adding sugar. Cooked in a cast iron skillet with bacon drippings or butter – it will please even the toughest critics.
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Sweet Cornbread
Sweet Cornbread made in a cast iron skillet is the perfect accompaniment to any summer meal. This cornbread is sweet, crumbly, buttery, and has a perfect crisp to the edges – it is the perfect side for a picnic.
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Honey Butter
Honey Butter is creamy, dreamy, and one of my absolute favorite condiments to make. Take it over the top by whipping it with an electric mixer – then top it with a pinch of salt. It is the perfect finishing touch for just about any dish.
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Chipotle Cornbread Muffins
Chipotle Cornbread Muffins have just a touch of spice and smoky flavor balanced with a touch of sweetness. These muffins can be out of the oven and ready to serve in under 30 minutes.
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Zucchini Cornbread
Zucchini Cornbread is a delightful twist on a classic cornbread recipe. Made with cornmeal and shredded zucchini, it is moist, fluffy, and slightly sweet.
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Gluten-Free Cornbread Recipe
This Gluten-Free Cornbread Recipe is unique in that it uses no gluten-free flour blend. This cornbread is made with 100% cornmeal. It’s the perfect balance of savory and sweet, tender and moist in the middle, and has deliciously crispy edges.
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Cornmeal Pancakes
This Cornmeal Pancake Recipe is a delicious twist on a traditional breakfast. These gluten-free pancakes are quick and easy to make and come out light and fluffy with perfect golden edges. Serve them sweet or savory with any meal you like!
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Southern Cornbread Recipe (Without Buttermilk)
You can make the BEST Southern Cornbread without any buttermilk! This recipe uses simple ingredients and is cooked in a sizzling hot cast-iron skillet. It is moist and flavorful with just the right amount of crumb.
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Southern Cornbread Dressing
Southern Cornbread Dressing is a Thanksgiving staple – the combination of sweet cornbread and savory sausage is so delicious. The celery and onions add such a wonderful crunch and the creamy soup brings it all together.
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Jiffy Corn Pudding
Creamed corn, corn niblets, and sour cream baked into sweet, moist cornbread, this Corn Pudding Recipe is delicious enough for any holiday dinner. Not only does it bring you back to your southern roots, but it’s so quick and easy to whip up!
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Homemade Cornmeal
Need cornmeal for your cornbread? Homemade Cornmeal is such a fun way to embrace your inner homesteader. It is an all-day project to make, but it is so worth it in the end. Homemade cornmeal is sweeter, richer, and heartier than any cornmeal that you can buy in the store. Plus, it really is FUN to make.
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Cornmeal Substitutes
Cornmeal is a versatile ingredient derived from ground corn, and it is a staple in many cuisines around the world. Its unique texture and flavor add a delightful touch to dishes like Southern cornbread, fried okra, fried shrimp, fried catfish, fried corn on the cob, sweet skillet cornbread, catfish Atchafalaya, and fried squash.
However, you may find yourself in a situation where you run out of cornmeal or if you need a substitute due to dietary restrictions because of a corn allergy. Here are a variety of alternatives that can be used as cornmeal substitutes, allowing you to continue experimenting in the kitchen and creating delicious meals.
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Homemade Cornmeal Fish Fry Seasoning Mix
In case you need another fun cornmeal recipe – nothing says summertime like a fish fry, and nothing says Southern like golden brown, cornmeal-crusted, crispy fish fillets that are fried in hot oil… there’s nothing better! With this Fish Fry Recipe, you can have a perfect cornmeal breading ready to make crispy fried fish whenever someone comes home with a cooler filled with fresh fish.
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