Best 4 Down Home Cornbread Recipes
Cornbread is a staple in Southern cuisine, and for good reason. This delicious bread is easy to make, and it can be served with a variety of dishes. Whether you're looking for a classic cornbread recipe or a more creative twist, there's a recipe out there that's sure to please. In this article, we'll share some of the best cornbread recipes that we've found, so you can enjoy this Southern classic in all its glory.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
DAD'S DOWN HOME CORNBREAD AND JALAPENO MEATLOAF
A savory, moist homestyle meatloaf that includes cornbread crumbs, corn, jalapenos, pepperjack cheese, onion, garlic, and more. This is a mild, yummy version that nicely balances the ingredients -- you can easily fire it up and customize the amounts and ingredients to suit your taste.
Provided by CHEFSINGLEDAD
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork Ground Pork Recipes
Time 1h15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a medium baking dish.
- Mix the ground beef and ground pork in a large bowl. In a separate bowl, mix the corn, cornbread, sour cream, pepperjack cheese, onion, milk, egg, jalapeno peppers, garlic, kosher salt, and pepper. Gently mix the corn mixture into the meat mixture. Form into a rounded loaf shape, and place in the prepared baking dish
- Bake 1 hour in the preheated oven, to a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees F (72 degrees C). Loosely cover with aluminum foil during the last 15 minutes of cook time if the loaf is overly brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 328.8 calories, Carbohydrate 7.8 g, Cholesterol 112.4 mg, Fat 22.9 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 22.4 g, SaturatedFat 9.7 g, Sodium 436.5 mg, Sugar 1.8 g
GIFT IN A JAR: DOWN HOME CORNBREAD MIX
This is another easy recipe! It is always appreciated! I sometimes give a little jar with honey or my home made pear honey, and always a jar of home made jam or jelly. This recipe is great for anyone, but seems like all the single guys like it the best!
Provided by Colleen Sowa
Categories Sweet Breads
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. In large bowl: Mix all ingredients together well.
- 2. Spoon 2 cups of mixture into dry sterilized jars. Wipe the rim of the jars. Place lids and rings.
- 3. Make the following recipe cards: Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Down Home Cornbread: 1 jar cornbread mix 1 large egg 1 cup milk 1/4 cup Crisco shortening Put all ingredients in a bowl and mix together well with a fork or a whisk until smooth (for about 1 minute...do not over beat). Grease a 8-inch square pan. Pour in the batter. Place in oven. Bake at 425 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes.
- 4. Cut 6-8 inch circles from cloth. Place a circle on each jar. Secure cloth in place with a rubber band. Cover the rubber band with a pretty ribbon, put recipe card on the ribbon and tie a pretty bow.
DOWN HOME SOUTHERN CORNBREAD
This recipe is from my late ex-mother in-law. She was a southern belle, and she didn't bake no corn cake (as she called the northern cornbread I grew up with)" not too much flour now" she'd tell me, "or you'll get cake." I like to add about a half cup of sugar to get the top dark golden brown but, here is the original recipe that...
Provided by Cynthia Guptill
Categories Other Breads
Time 55m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. Pre-heat oven to 425 degrees.
- 2. My mother in-law used a huge cast iron skillet but I used a 13x9 baking dish. What ever you have on hand. Put bacon drippings in pan and place pan in oven. You can substitute vegetable oil or butter for the bacon drippings but everything is better with bacon. ;)
- 3. stir the dry ingredients together in a large bowl.
- 4. Beat eggs then add them to buttermilk.
- 5. Add egg mixture to dry ingredients and stir just till smooth, don't over do it.
- 6. Pull hot pan out of oven and pour hot bacon drippings into mixture. stir till mixed.
- 7. Immediately pour mixture into hot pan and bake for about 40 minutes or until the middle springs back when pressed.
- 8. Slather on the butter and enjoy! :D
DOWN HOME CORNBREAD
Another recipe from my Nana. To this day I'll go to a restaurant that serves corn bread or muffins, take one bite and 'choke' it down because it just isn't the same. To make her cornbread dressing at Thanksgiving she would add the spices to the cornbread before baking, The addition made ALL the difference in the world to this...
Provided by cyndy ladas
Categories Other Breads
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. Preheat the oven to 425, and spray a 8x8 baking pan with non stick spray. (I use Pam with butter or olive oil)
- 2. In a large mixing bowl, mix all your dry ingredients together. In another bowl, whisk the egg, milk, and oil together
- 3. Make a 'well' in your dry ingredients and pour in the egg mixture and stir until completely incorporated.
- 4. Pour into your prepared pan and bake at 425 for 25 minutes
Tips:
- When making cornbread, use fresh cornmeal for the best flavor and texture.
- Buttermilk adds a tangy flavor and helps to make the cornbread moist and tender.
- Be careful not to overmix the batter, as this can make the cornbread tough.
- Bake the cornbread in a preheated oven for the best results.
- Let the cornbread cool slightly before serving, so that it has a chance to set.
- Cornbread can be served with a variety of toppings, such as butter, honey, or chili.
Conclusion:
Down-home cornbread is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this recipe is a great way to experience the classic flavors of Southern cooking. Whether you're serving it as a side dish or a main course, down-home cornbread is sure to be a hit.
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