Best 7 Cowboy Cornbread Recipes

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Cowboy cornbread, a symbol of the culinary ingenuity of the American cowboys, is a delectable and uncomplicated bread that is a mainstay of campfire cooking. Its rustic charm, savory flavor, and versatility have earned it a place in the hearts of both cowboys and food lovers alike. With its humble origins in the open ranges of the Wild West, where cowboys relied on simple, hearty fare, cowboy cornbread has evolved into a culinary treasure enjoyed by people from all walks of life.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

COWBOY CORNBREAD



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I first made this as a teenager and everyone I've made it for loves it. It's very easy and absolutely delicious! You can top it with chili as well. It is also good the next day.

Provided by jonslady04

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Casserole Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 pounds ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
2 (7 ounce) packages sweet yellow cornbread mix (such as Martha White®)
1 cup milk
2 eggs
1 (15 ounce) can creamed corn
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons butter, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease. Add onion; cook until soft, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Combine cornbread mix, milk, and eggs in a large bowl. Stir in creamed corn.
  • Spread beef-onion mixture in the bottom of a baking dish. Spread Cheddar cheese on top. Pour cornbread batter over cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 17 to 22 minutes. Spread butter over the top. Let cool for 5 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 673.6 calories, Carbohydrate 44.1 g, Cholesterol 172.7 mg, Fat 40.3 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 34.4 g, SaturatedFat 17.4 g, Sodium 969.1 mg, Sugar 4 g

COWBOY CORNBREAD



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This cornbread is richer and sweeter than others I've tried, and especially luscious alongside ham and beans. -Karen Ann Bland, Gove, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups biscuit/baking mix
1 cup yellow cornmeal
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup butter, melted
1 cup half-and-half cream

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients. In another bowl, combine the eggs, butter and cream; stir into the dry ingredients just until moistened. Spread into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan., Bake at 350° until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 25-30 minutes. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 345 calories, Fat 21g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 85mg cholesterol, Sodium 532mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

COWBOY CORNBREAD RECIPE - (3.9/5)



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Provided by Tricia33

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 pounds hamburger meat
2 cans Rotel tomatoes, drained
1 can Ranch Style beans, or a can of seasoned pinto beans, or your favorite chili beans
2 packages of Mexican Style cornbread, or your favorite cornbread mix
1 can cream style corn
1 cup shredded cheese of choice

Steps:

  • Brown and season 2 pounds of hamburger meat. Drain and add two cans of drained Rotel tomatoes and one can of Ranch style beans. Simmer 10 minutes. Mix two packages of Mexican style cornbread per directions, or your preferred cornbread mix. Add a can of cream style corn to cornbread mix, toss in shredded cheese of choice and stir. Pour half of your cornbread mix in the bottom of the pan, pour meat mixture, top with more shredded cheese, pour remaining cornbread mix on top. Bake at 350°F. until cornbread is done. Tah-dah!! Cowboy Cornbread!! Very easy, Very tasty, Very inexpensive!! Enjoy!

UPSIDE-DOWN COWBOY CORNBREAD



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Why settle for plain cornbread when you can make this beautiful, decadent version loaded with peppers, cheese and bacon?

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 slices thick-sliced bacon, chopped (4 oz)
1 large red bell pepper, sliced into 1/4-inch rings
2 pouches Betty Crocker™ cornbread & muffin mix
2 eggs
1 cup milk
1 can (4.5 oz) Old El Paso™ diced green chiles
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (8 oz)
1 bunch sliced green onions, greens and whites separated (about 1/2 cup whites and 1/2 cup greens)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. In 10-inch cast-iron skillet, cook bacon over medium-low heat until just crispy. With slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towel-lined plate; set aside. Pour off all but 1 tablespoon drippings; discard or reserve for another use.
  • Place pepper rings in single layer in drippings in skillet, and cook 1 to 2 minutes or until peppers soften. Remove skillet from heat. Turn peppers, keeping in single layer.
  • In large bowl, mix both pouches cornbread mix, eggs and milk. Stir in reserved bacon, chiles, cheese and green onion whites.
  • Gently pour batter over pepper rings. Bake 28 to 33 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 plate over skillet, and carefully flip over. Remove skillet. Cut into 8 wedges. Top with green onion greens.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380, Carbohydrate 41 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 15 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 690 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g

COWBOY CORNBREAD



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My dad used to make this and it was GREAT!!! My husband and daughter enjoy this and its a pretty popular recipe in our house. This recipe can easily be doubled for potluck dinners or big get togethers. Be sure not to cook the cornbread before you put the mixture on top!!!

Provided by beccacrandell

Categories     Savory Pies

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (15 ounce) can corn
1 (15 ounce) can ranch style beans
1 green bell pepper
2 (8 ounce) packages cornbread mix
1 lb ground beef

Steps:

  • Chop bell pepper and set aside.
  • Fry ground beef in skillet until cooked add bell pepper.
  • Cook for 5 minutes and drain excess grease.
  • Prepare one package of cornbread mix according to directions.
  • Grease a 11x13 pan and pour in cornbread mix.
  • Open corn and beans and pour into meat.
  • Prepare 2nd package of mix and top meat and veggies mixture.
  • Cook in oven 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 929.8, Fat 33.6, SaturatedFat 10.5, Cholesterol 79.4, Sodium 1775.7, Carbohydrate 120.6, Fiber 14.9, Sugar 34.2, Protein 38.2

COWBOY CORNBREAD



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My mom used to make this when I was little, and i love it! Its a nice twist on the usualy cronbread. Try it, I think you'll enjoy it. Sorry for the bad directions!

Provided by dr_kaley

Categories     Cheese

Time 40m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (8 1/2 ounce) package Jiffy corn muffin mix
1 (6 ounce) package Mexican cornbread mix
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can creamed corn
1/2 cup milk (you may need more start with 1/2 cup or try to eye it)
1 lb ground beef
1 (4 ounce) can diced mild green chilies (a small can will work or to your likeing)
1 cup cheddar cheese
1 cup monterey jack pepper cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven per cornbread package directions.
  • Fry ground beef and drain.
  • Mix green chillis into ground beef.
  • In a separate bowl, mix Jiffy cornbread and mexican cornbread with 2 eggs and cream corn, then add milk starting with about 1/2 cup just enough to mix and have a thick textured batter.
  • Pour 1/2 of the cornbread mix into a caserole type dish or cake pan, pour ground beef on top of batter and top with both cheeses, then pour remaining batter onto that.
  • Bake in oven per directions on cornbread package. (About 400 degrees for 25-35 minutes, but keep checking because oven times always vary greatly).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 547.3, Fat 29.3, SaturatedFat 13.8, Cholesterol 91.6, Sodium 1041.5, Carbohydrate 43.7, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 11.4, Protein 28.3

COWBOY CORNBREAD



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This cornbread make a delicious side/accompaniment to this hearty chili.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pouch (6.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ cornbread & muffin mix
1/3 cup milk
1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (2 oz)
1/4 cup crumbled cooked bacon
1 egg
Progresso™ Smokehouse pork & beef chili with beans, as desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Grease or spray bottom of 8-inch cast-iron skillet. Heat skillet in oven about 10 minutes or until hot. (Or an 8-inch square pan can be used; no preheating required in oven.)
  • In medium bowl, mix all ingredients except chili. Pour into skillet.
  • Bake about 15 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Loosen sides with knife, and carefully remove from skillet to cooling rack to cool. Serve with chili.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 360 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh or frozen corn. Fresh corn is best, but frozen corn works well too. If using frozen corn, thaw it before using.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing will make the cornbread tough.
  • Bake the cornbread in a hot oven. This will help it to rise and brown properly.
  • Let the cornbread cool slightly before serving. This will help it to set and make it easier to cut.
  • Serve the cornbread with your favorite toppings. Some popular toppings include butter, honey, and chili.

Conclusion:

Cowboy cornbread is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. Whether you like it plain or loaded with toppings, cowboy cornbread is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give cowboy cornbread a try!

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