Best 7 Southwestern Cornbread Recipes

SOUTHWESTERN CORNBREAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Spray a 12-cup muffin tin with nonstick spray and place in the oven while you make the batter.
• In a large bowl, combine the cornmeal, baking powder, sugar, red pepper flakes and salt. Stir to combine. Add the milk, oil and corn and stir until just combined. Stir in the Cheddar, onions and green peppers and stir just until incorporated.
• Carefully remove the hot muffin tin from the oven and ladle the batter into it. Return to the oven and bake until a toothpick comes out clean, about 15 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes. Remove from the muffin tin and serve.

SOUTHWESTERN CORNBREAD LAYERED SALAD

Steps:

• Prepare 8" pan of cornbread according to package directions. When cooled, cut into large cubes and toast in 375 degree oven for about 10 minutes. Remove from oven to cool. Set aside and prepare dressing using first three ingredients.
• Using 1/2 of cornbread, break into smaller chunks and place in glass serving dish. Begin layering 1/2 of the ingredients (except cheese, bacon & dressing)in order and repeat, beginning again with remaining cornbread. Spread top layer with dressing and top with cheese and bacon crumbles. Garnish with green onion tops or small sweet jalapenos,halved & seeded. Refrigerate until serving time.

SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN, SQUASH, AND CORNBREAD CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 7x11-inch baking dish.
• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add zucchini and yellow squash; cook, stirring frequently, until fork-tender, about 4 minutes. Stir in white and light green parts of scallions, chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder. Set aside scallion tops for garnish.
• Add drained corn, drained tomatoes, and chicken. Cook, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid in the skillet has evaporated, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Pour the contents of the skillet into a large mixing bowl.
• Pour evaporated milk into the same skillet. Toss Cheddar cheese with cornstarch and add to the skillet; stir frequently until cheese is melted and blended, about 2 minutes. Stir in cilantro.
• Pour the cheese sauce over the vegetables and stir to combine. Taste and adjust seasonings.
• Combine cornbread mix, milk, and egg in a large bowl. Stir until smooth. Carefully pour over the casserole; the dish will be full. Dot with jalapeno slices.
• Bake in the preheated oven until cornbread is set and browned, 25 to 30 minutes. Allow to cool slightly. Garnish with scallion tops.

SOUTHWESTERN CORNBREAD WITH CHILI HONEY-LIME BUTTER

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first 10 ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk the buttermilk, oil and eggs. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in the red peppers, corn and chives., Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake at 400° for 23-28 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove to a wire rack., In a small bowl, combine the butter, lime juice, honey, chili powder and lime zest. Serve with warm cornbread.

SOUTHWESTERN CORNBREAD STRATA WITH CREAMY SPICY TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• For the Southwestern cornbread strata: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a 10-by-12-inch baking dish and place on a baking sheet. Set aside.
• Whisk together the eggs, milk, cream and salt and pepper in a large bowl. Add the cornbread, press to submerge, and let stand, stirring once or twice to soak the cornbread evenly and thoroughly.
• Heat the oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat, add the sausage, and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Add the onion, bell pepper and poblano to the drippings in the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned in spots and soft, about 5 minutes.
• Stir the sausage and onion mixture into the cornbread mixture. Stir in the chopped cilantro, 3/4 cup of the Cheddar and 3/4 cup of the Monterey Jack. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer the mixture to the prepared dish, dot with the goat cheese and sprinkle on the cotija and remaining 1/4 cups Cheddar and Monterey Jack. Bake until the edges are puffed and lightly golden brown and the center still jiggles slightly, about 40 minutes.
• For the tomato sauce: While the strata bakes, heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
• Stir in the tomatoes and chipotle and cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is reduced by half and thickened, about 15 minutes. Transfer to a blender and puree until creamy, venting the top of the blender to allow steam to escape. Return the sauce to the saucepan over low heat, and whisk in the crema and salt and pepper to taste; let the sauce heat through and then remove from the heat. Stir in the lime juice and cover to keep warm.
• Let the strata rest for about 10 minutes, then serve with the creamy spicy tomato sauce, garnishing each serving with some of the whole cilantro leaves.

SOUTHWESTERN CORNBREAD STUFFING (DRESSING)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees f.
• To a large skillet add butter and melt over medium heat.
• Add onions and celery to skillet and cook for approximately 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add polblano and jalapenos and continue cooking until onions are transparent (about two additional minutes).
• Combine cooked vegetables, cilantro, bread crumbs, and spices in the large bowl, stir in the beaten eggs and broth and mix well(If still dry,add a little water).
• Spray a casserole dish with cooking spray and fill with dressing mixture.
• Cover and bake for one hour in a preheated 350 degree oven.
• Remove cover and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, to lightly brown top of dressing.

SOUTHWESTERN CORNBREAD CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 8 (8-oz) individual baking dishes with cooking spray. In 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook onions in oil 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender.
• In large bowl, mix beans, corn, tomatoes, enchilada sauce and salsa. Stir in chicken, cilantro and onions. Spoon mixture into baking dishes.
• In medium bowl, stir muffin mix, milk and eggs just until moistened. Spoon topping by heaping spoonfuls over chicken mixture.
• Bake uncovered 20 to 25 minutes or until filling is bubbly and topping is golden brown. Sprinkle with cheese blend. Bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Garnish with jalapeños.