Best 9 Cornbread Fish Bake Recipes

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Cornbread fish bake is a classic Southern dish that combines the flavors of cornbread, fish, and vegetables in a single, delicious meal. The dish is typically made with a layer of cornbread batter on the bottom, followed by a layer of fish fillets, and then a layer of vegetables. The dish is then baked in the oven until the cornbread is golden brown and the fish is cooked through. Cornbread fish bake is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

CORNBREAD CHILI POKE BAKE



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Deep red chili fills holes that have been poked in cornbread to create meaty and sweet layers. Topped with the classic accompaniments of cheese, sour cream, jalapenos and scallions, and you've got an easy way to feed a crowd.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 12 to 15 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

Nonstick cooking spray, for the baking dish
3 cups stone-ground cornmeal
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups buttermilk
1 cup vegetable oil
4 large eggs
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 small yellow onion, grated
1 pound ground beef (80/20)
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon kosher salt
2 teaspoons chipotle chile powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
One 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
1 cup shredded Cheddar
1/2 cup sour cream
1 jalapeno, halved, seeded and thinly sliced
2 scallions, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • For the cornbread: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Coat a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Whisk together the cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, salt and baking soda in a large bowl. Whisk the buttermilk, oil and eggs in a medium bowl. Fold the egg mixture into the cornmeal mixture until well combined. Pour into the prepared baking dish and bake until the edges are golden brown and the center bounces back when pressed with a finger, 25 to 30 minutes.
  • For the chili: Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onions and cook until slightly softened, about 5 minutes. Add the ground beef and cook until no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Add the chili powder, tomato paste, salt, chipotle powder and cumin and cook until the spices begin to fry. Add the tomatoes and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer until slightly thickened, about 20 minutes.
  • Once the cornbread is baked, use the handle of a large wooden spoon to poke 35 holes into the cornbread, making sure that the spoon goes all the way to the bottom of the baking dish.
  • Spoon the chili on top of the cornbread and spread evenly with the wooden spoon while pressing the chili into the holes. Top with the cheese, dollops of sour cream, jalapenos and scallions. Cut into 15 pieces and serve immediately.

CORNMEAL COATING



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This is a basic coating for fried fish. You can substitute any type of fish you like.

Provided by SABRYSON

Categories     Seafood     Fish

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

½ cup milk
1 tablespoon lemon juice
4 (3 ounce) fillets cod
1 cup oil for frying
⅓ cup cornmeal
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon dried thyme
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine milk and lemon juice. Add cod fillets, and marinate 5 minutes. Heat oil in large heavy skillet over medium heat.
  • In a shallow bowl, mix together cornmeal and flour. Season with paprika, black pepper, salt, garlic powder, thyme and cayenne pepper. Dredge fish in cornmeal mixture.
  • Fry cod fillets in hot oil until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219 calories, Carbohydrate 19.7 g, Cholesterol 39 mg, Fat 7.1 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 18.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 350.7 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

CORNBREAD



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Cornbread is a great side dish that your family will love to eat on its own or use to wipe their plate clean of all the deliciousness you serve up. This recipe for cornbread works equally as well with yellow, white or blue cornmeal so you can choose the color of cornbread you want! With Gold Medal™ flour and 10 minutes of prep time, you'll be pulling a golden brown cornbread out of the oven before you know it.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup butter (1/2 stick)
1 cup milk
1 large egg
1 1/4 cups yellow, white or blue cornmeal
1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 400°F. Spray the bottom and sides of an 8-inch square pan or 9-inch round cake pan with the cooking spray.
  • In a 1-quart saucepan, heat the butter over low heat until melted.
  • In a large bowl, beat the melted butter, milk and egg with a fork or wire whisk until well mixed. Add the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder and salt all at once; stir just until the flour is moistened (batter will be lumpy). Pour batter into the pan; use a rubber spatula to scrape batter from bowl. Spread batter evenly in pan and smooth top of batter.
  • Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180, Carbohydrate 29 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 260 mg, Sugar 10 g, TransFat 0 g

CORNMEAL-CRUSTED CATFISH



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Classic seafood dinner ready in 25 minutes. Enjoy this crispy catfish coated with cornmeal - a delightful meal.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup yellow cornmeal
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pound catfish fillets, about 3/4 inch thick
1/4 cup fat-free ranch dressing
Chopped fresh parsley, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 450°. Spray broiler-pan rack with cooking spray. Mix cornmeal, bread crumbs, chili powder, paprika, garlic salt and pepper.
  • Remove and discard skin from fish. Cut fish into 4 serving pieces. Lightly brush dressing on all sides of fish. Coat fish with cornmeal mixture. Place fish on rack in broiler pan. Bake uncovered about 15 minutes or until fish flakes easily with fork. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 300 mg

CORNBREAD FISH BAKE



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Make and share this Cornbread Fish Bake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by nvermd

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb frozen fish fillet
1 1/2 cups cornmeal
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons chopped green chili peppers
1 cup buttermilk
2 eggs
1/4 cup shortening, melted
1/4 cup butter, melted
2 tablespoons prepared mustard
paprika

Steps:

  • Thaw fish. Cut into 4 X 1 inch strips.
  • Preheat oven to 450°F.
  • In a large mixing bowl, stir together the cornmeal, soda, and salt.
  • Add onion and chili peppers.
  • Beat together buttermilk and eggs.
  • Stir into cornmeal mixture along with shortening.
  • Spread batter in greased 12 X 7 1/2 X 2 inch baking dish.
  • Place fish in rows on top of batter; press into batter.
  • Stir together butter and mustard.
  • Spread over fish.
  • Sprinkle with paprika.
  • Bake in oven 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 570.8, Fat 30.2, SaturatedFat 12.1, Cholesterol 188.3, Sodium 918, Carbohydrate 40.1, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 4.1, Protein 35.4

CORNBREAD BREAKFAST CASSEROLE



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-Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 40m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tube (11-1/2 ounces) refrigerated cornbread or plain twists
1/4 pound bulk pork sausage
3 large eggs
2 tablespoons half-and-half cream
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Dash salt, optional
1/2 cup Mexican cheese blend or cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons chopped green chilies

Steps:

  • Unroll and separate cornbread dough along perforations into 16 pieces. Using 10 or 11 pieces, line the bottom and sides of an ungreased shallow 3-cup baking dish. Flatten and press dough pieces together to seal perforations. Bake at 375° for 11-14 minutes or until golden brown., Meanwhile, crumble sausage into skillet; cook over medium heat until no longer pink. Drain well and set aside., In a bowl, combine the eggs, cream, pepper and salt if desired. In the same skillet, cook and stir eggs over medium heat until completely set., In a bowl, combine the sausage, scrambled eggs, cheese and chilies. Spoon into prebaked crust. Top with remaining dough. Flatten and press together to cover top; seal edges., Bake 18-22 minutes longer or until top is deep golden brown. Serve immediately.,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 915 calories, Fat 52g fat (19g saturated fat), Cholesterol 372mg cholesterol, Sodium 1881mg sodium, Carbohydrate 75g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 32g protein.

CRUNCHY BAKED CATFISH WITH CORNBREAD STUFFING



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I found this on www.raleys.com but rewrote the directions as they were a bit confusing. Cod and tilapia might work well too. My DH was very happy and floating in seafood heaven ;) ! If you don't like spicy dishes, try Italian Seasoning instead of Cajun and omit the fresh thyme.

Provided by Kats Mom

Categories     Catfish

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (6 ounce) package cornbread stuffing mix (shake well and divide)
4 teaspoons cajun seasoning (divided) or 4 teaspoons blackening seasoning (divided)
2 lbs catfish fillets (about 2 large or 4 small fillets)
3 tablespoons butter, melted (divided)
1 cup hot water
fresh thyme, Chopped (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • COATING: Stir together 1 cup stuffing mix and 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning in a small bowl, crushing any larger pieces with your fingers (this might be less messy if done in a zip-loc baggie).
  • FISH: Rinse fish and pat dry; brush with 1 tablespoon melted butter and roll in coating.
  • Place in a shallow dish and sprinkle with any remaining coating.
  • Bake until fish flakes easily with a fork, approximately 20 minutes.
  • TOPPING: While fish is baking, stir together remaining stuffing mix, Cajun seasoning, 2 tablespoons butter and water in a small bowl; cover and microwave on HIGH for 2 minutes.
  • When fish is cooked, cover with topping & a sprinkle of thyme and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 547.7, Fat 27.6, SaturatedFat 9.9, Cholesterol 129.4, Sodium 728.7, Carbohydrate 32.6, Fiber 6.1, Sugar 2, Protein 39.6

CORNBREAD BEEF BAKE



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My friend gave me this recipe one day when I was desperate for a quick yet wholesome meal. When my family knows this is in the oven, they come running!Mary Jane Ogmundson, Danbury, New Hampshire -Mary Jane Ogmundson, Danbury, New Hampshire

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound ground beef
2 cans (16 ounces each) pork and beans
1/4 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 package (8-1/2 ounces) cornbread/muffin mix
1/3 cup milk
1 large egg

Steps:

  • In a skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add the beans, ketchup, brown sugar and pepper; mix well. Transfer to a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. , In a bowl, combine dry cornbread mix, milk and egg just until combined. Spoon over bean mixture. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the cornbread comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 393 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 83mg cholesterol, Sodium 765mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

CORNBREAD BATTER



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Use to make Leftover Turkey Chili with Cheesy Cornbread Topping.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Yield Makes enough to top 6 servings of chili

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons buttermilk
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 large egg, beaten
1/4 cup chopped scallions

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Make a well in the center; stir in buttermilk, oil, egg, and scallions.

Tips:

  • For a crispy crust, use a cast iron skillet.
  • To prevent the fish from sticking, grease the skillet generously.
  • Use a variety of vegetables to add color and flavor to the dish.
  • Don't overcook the fish. It should be cooked through but still moist.
  • Serve the cornbread fish bake with a side of tartar sauce or your favorite dipping sauce.

Conclusion:

Cornbread fish bake is a classic Southern dish that is easy to make and loved by people of all ages. With its crispy cornbread crust, tender fish, and flavorful vegetables, this dish is sure to be a hit at your next potluck or family gathering. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal that everyone will enjoy, give cornbread fish bake a try.

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