Best Cheesy Cornbread Recipes

CHEESY JALAPENO CORNBREAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
• Combine the cornmeal, flour, baking powder and salt in a bowl. Stir together.
• Measure the buttermilk and milk in a measuring cup and add the egg. Stir together with a fork. Add the baking soda and stir. Pour the milk mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir with a fork until combined. Fold in the cheese. Set aside.
• In a small bowl, melt the shortening in the microwave. Slowly add the melted shortening to the batter, stirring until just combined.
• In an iron skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Saute the peppers and onions until soft, 4 to 5 minutes. Pour the batter into the hot skillet with the veggies. Spread to even out the surface. (Batter should sizzle.)
• Cook for 1 minute, and then transfer to the oven and bake until golden brown, for 20 to 25 minutes.

CHEESY CORNBREAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour 8x8-inch baking dish.
• Combine flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Mix eggs, milk, and melted butter. Stir egg mixture into flour mixture just until moistened. Stir in corn and cheese. Pour into prepared baking dish.
• Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes then cut into 2-inch squares. Serve warm with Country Crock® Honey Butter Spread.

CHEESY CORNBREAD MUFFINS

Steps:

• For the muffins: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Prepare a muffin tin with cooking spray.
• Stir together the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a large bowl.
• Add the buttermilk and eggs to a small pitcher and stir to combine. Pour the buttermilk mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir with a fork until combined. Fold in the cheese, green chiles and melted butter until just combined.
• Portion the batter into the prepared muffin tin and bake until they are cooked through, about 15 minutes.
• For the honey butter: Mix the butter and honey in a bowl until combined. Transfer to a ramekin. Remove the muffins from the oven, allow to cool a little, then break open and spread with the honey butter.

CHEESY GREEN CHILE CORNBREAD

Steps:

• Position a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Generously coat a 9-inch square baking dish or 9-inch cast-iron skillet with cooking spray. Whisk together the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a large bowl.
• Whisk together the milk, sour cream, butter and egg in a medium bowl. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and whisk to combine. Fold in the onions, green chiles and cheese.
• Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake until the cornbread springs back when pressed in the center, 25 to 35 minutes. Let cool in the baking dish for about 15 minutes. Loosen the edges, then slice into wedges or squares and serve warm or at room temperature.

CHEESY GREEN CHILE CORNBREAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly grease a 9-by-9-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
• In a medium bowl, whisk the butter, sugar and honey to combine. Add the eggs one at a time and whisk well to combine.
• In another medium bowl, whisk the flour, cornmeal, baking powder and salt together to combine. Add half of the flour mixture to the wet ingredients and stir with a rubber spatula until fully incorporated. Add the milk and sour cream and stir until the mixture is evenly combined.
• Add the remaining flour mixture and stir until incorporated. Fold in 1 cup of the cheese, the chiles and corn, stirring just until the batter is uniformly combined.
• Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread into an even layer. Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the surface. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 20 to 24 minutes.
• Let the cornbread cool at least 15 minutes in the pan and serve warm, or cool fully before serving.

CHEESY CORNBREAD-TOPPED CHILI RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Saute onions, celery, red peppers, and carrots in a pan. Salt and pepper to taste.
• Mix in package of taco seasoning.
• Add fire-roasted tomatoes, kidney beans, chickpeas, black beans, and corn.
• Simmer for 15 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 375˚F (190˚C).
• Prepare boxed cornbread mix according to box instructions, then fold in the cheese.
• Spread cheesy cornbread batter over chili.
• Bake at 375˚F (190˚C) for 20 minutes.
• Let cool for a few minutes, then garnish with sour cream and cilantro
• Enjoy!

CHEESY CORNBREAD MUFFINS WITH HOT HONEY BUTTER

Steps:

• Prepare the hot honey butter: In a small bowl, stir 1/2 cup/1 stick softened butter with the honey and chipotle en adobo sauce. Refrigerate while muffins bake.
• Heat the oven to 400 degrees, and generously grease the cups of a 12-cup muffin tin.
• In a large bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, pepper and salt.
• In a small saucepan, melt the remaining 1/2 cup/1 stick softened butter over low heat. In a medium bowl, whisk together the milk, sour cream, eggs, melted butter and the minced chipotle chiles, if using.
• Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, and stir using a rubber spatula until almost combined but still a little lumpy. Fold in the Cheddar and scallions, and stir until just combined.
• Transfer the muffin batter in 1/4-cup portions to the prepared muffin tin. Top each muffin with a jalapeño slice, if desired, and bake until the tops are golden and the muffins are cooked through, about 18 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes in the muffin tins before carefully transferring to a wire rack, running a knife around the rims to release the muffins, if necessary. Serve warm or at room temperature, with honey butter.

UPSIDE-DOWN CHEESY ONION CORNBREAD

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Cut onion into 5 (1/2-inch thick) rings; keep rings intact.
• In 10-inch cast-iron skillet, melt butter over medium-low heat. Gently place onion slices close together in the butter. If last ring looks too large to fit in skillet, remove outside rings until small enough to fit. Sprinkle with salt, and cook 3 to 4 minutes without moving, until onions soften but don't fall apart. Remove from heat. With large, flat spatula, gently turn onions, keeping rings together as much as possible.
• In large bowl, mix both pouches cornbread mix, eggs and milk. Stir in cheeses and herbs.
• Pour batter over onions. Bake 28 to 32 minutes or until golden brown and toothpick inserted in center of cornbread comes out clean.
• Run knife around edge of cornbread. Let cornbread cool 10 minutes.
• Place a plate over skillet, and carefully flip over. Remove skillet. Cut into 8 wedges.

SMOKED SAUSAGE CASSEROLE WITH CHEESY CORNBREAD

Steps:

• Heat oven to 450°F. Spray 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray. In pan, mix sausage, vegetables and soup.
• In medium bowl, stir Bisquick mix, cornmeal, milk, eggs and 1/2 cup of the cheese until blended. Pour over sausage mixture.
• Bake uncovered 25 to 30 minutes, sprinkling with remaining 1/2 cup cheese for last 1 to 2 minutes of baking, until light brown.

CHEESY CORNBREAD CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350ºF.
• Brown meat with onions and peppers in large skillet. Stir in next 4 ingredients; cook and stir 3 min. or until heated through. Spoon into 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray.
• Prepare muffin batter as directed on package; stir in cheese. Spread over meat mixture.
• Bake 20 min. or until toothpick inserted in center of cornbread topping comes out clean.

CHEESY MEXICAN CORNBREAD

Steps:

• Heat oven to 425°F. Grease 9-inch round cake pan, 8-inch square pan or 10-inch ovenproof skillet with shortening or cooking spray.
• In medium bowl, mix all ingredients. Beat vigorously 30 seconds. Pour batter into pan.
• Bake round or square pan 25 to 30 minutes, skillet about 20 minutes, or until golden brown. Serve warm.

CHEESY SPICY CORNBREAD!

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients. Mix well.
• Pour into a greased 8x8 casserole dish or a greased muffin tin (I prefer mini muffins).
• Bake 375 degress 15-20 minutes or until cornbread is golden brown.

LEFTOVER TURKEY CHILI WITH CHEESY CORNBREAD TOPPING

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Heat olive oil in a medium Dutch oven over medium-low heat. Add onions, celery, leek, and carrots; cook, stirring, until soft, about 10 minutes. Stir in tomato paste, chile powder, paprika, cumin, cayenne pepper, and salt until combined. Add stock, crushed tomatoes, gravy, and shredded turkey; increase heat to medium high and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes.
• Stir in black beans and top with spoonfuls of cornbread batter, leaving small spaces between each spoonful. Top each spoonful of batter with cheese.
• Transfer Dutch oven to oven and bake until cornbread is cooked through and cheese is slightly browned, about 20 minutes. Serve.

SUNNY'S CHEESY BACON CORNBREAD DRESSING

Steps:

• For the cornbread: In a large bowl, add the cornbread and toss with the Cheddar Jack, mozzarella, parsley and scallions. Season with salt and pepper.
• For the dressing: In a large pan, add the bacon and cook until crisp. Remove, leaving the fat behind, and chop. Add the chopped bacon to the bowl of cornbread. Add the sage, celery, onions and garlic to the pan and saute until everything is tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Add everything, including the fat from the pan, to the cornbread and toss.
• For the liquid: In a separate large bowl or liquid measuring cup, whisk together the melted butter, buttermilk, stock and Worcestershire sauce. Season with a pinch of salt and a few grinds of pepper. Slowly mix into the cornbread until the mixture is moist enough to spread but not wet enough to drip--you may not use all the liquid. Taste and season again with salt and pepper if needed.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Coat the bottom and sides of a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
• Add the dressing to the prepared baking dish, gently pressing down to even the top. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes. Uncover, raise the oven temperature to 400 degrees F, and bake until the top is golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes more. Serve warm.

CHEESY CORNBREAD CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Brown meat with onions and peppers in large skillet. Stir in next 4 ingredients; cook and stir 3 min. or until heated through. Spoon into 13x9-inch baking dish.
• Prepare muffin batter as directed on package; stir in cheese. Spread over meat mixture.
• Bake 20 min. or until toothpick inserted in center of cornbread topping comes out clean. Cool slightly.

CHEESY CORNBREAD PIE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Grease a 9-inch pie dish with cooking spray or butter; set aside.
• To make the taco beef, heat the oil in a medium skillet over medium heat, then add the beef and taco seasoning and stir to combine. Cook, stirring to break up the beef, until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
• To prepare the cheddar sweet corn, in a medium bowl, stir to combine the milk, egg, 1 cup corn kernels, shredded cheddar, shredded monterey jack, breadcrumbs and sliced scallions; set aside.
• For the panko cheese topping, in a small bowl, stir to combine the panko, melted butter, cheddar cheese, monterey jack cheese, salt and pepper; set aside.
• To make the cornbread, in a large bowl, stir to combine the cornbread muffin mix, eggs, milk, cream style corn, corn kernels and scallions. Pour half of the batter into the pie plate, then top with 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese and 1/2 cup shredded monterey jack cheese. Pour remaining batter over and top with sliced jalapenos and another layer of 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese and 1/2 cup shredded monterey jack cheese.
• Bake for 5 minutes, then top the pie with the taco beef, then the cheddar sweet corn, then the panko cheese topping. Bake until the pie is set and the top is golden and crisp, about 35-40 minutes.
• Let cool 15 minutes then slice into wedges to serve.

PULLED PORK SKILLET WITH CHEESY JALAPENO CORNBREAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Prepare the cornbread batter according to the package directions (do not bake).
• Combine the pork, beans and 3/4 cup water in a 10-inch cast-iron skillet. Spread the cornbread batter over the mixture and lightly press the peppers into the batter. Cook over medium-high heat until the pork mixture is bubbling around the sides, about 3 minutes.
• Transfer to the oven and bake until the peppers are golden and the batter is cooked through, about 24 minutes. Sprinkle with the scallions and serve warm.

CHEESY BEEF CHILI & CORNBREAD STUFFING BAKE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400ºF.
• Add hot water to stuffing mix; stir just until moistened.
• Brown meat with garlic in large skillet; drain. Stir in beans, tomato sauce and salsa. Spoon into 2-qt. casserole sprayed with cooking spray; sprinkle with cheese. Cover with stuffing.
• Bake 30 min. or until heated through.

CHEESY CAJUN CORNBREAD BISCOTTI

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Place cornbread mix, cheese, Cajun seasoning, chives and pepper in a food processor; pulse until blended. Add butter; continue pulsing until crumbly. Add buttermilk and eggs to form moist dough (dough will be thick)., Divide dough in half. On a parchment-lined baking sheet, shape each portion into a 8x4-in. rectangle. Brush with beaten egg; sprinkle with cheese. Bake until light brown, 18-20 minutes. Cool on pans on wire racks until firm, about 10 minutes., Reduce oven setting to 300°. Transfer baked rectangles to a cutting board. Using a serrated knife, cut crosswise into 1/2-in. slices. Place on baking sheets, cut side down., Bake until golden brown, 14-16 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely. Store in airtight containers.

HEALTHIER CHEESY CORNBREAD CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat over to 400.
• Mix first 8 ingredients in a large bowl, set aside.
• Whisk together eggs, milk, oil, and jalapenos in a small bowl, set aside.
• Saute celery, onion, and peppers in butter for 5 minutes in a large skillet or wok.
• Add chopped hotdogs to vegetable mixture, saute 5 more minutes.
• Add corn kernels to skillet, cook till warm.
• Make a well in the dry ingredients.
• Pour egg mixture into dry ingredients, stirring just till moist.
• Add all but 1 cup of hot dog mixture, plus about half the cheese, to batter and mix to combine.
• Spread batter into a shallow baking dish.
• Top with remaining hotdog mixture and remaining cheese.
• Bake for 20- 30 minutes until golden brown and a fork or skewer comes out clean when you poke it into the casserole.