Best 6 Bacon Cornbread Salad Recipes

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In the realm of culinary delights, where flavors dance and textures intertwine, the Bacon Cornbread Salad emerges as a symphony of taste and innovation. This extraordinary dish harmonizes the sweet crunch of cornbread with the savory smokiness of bacon, all while immersed in a tangy dressing that awakens the palate. As you embark on this culinary journey, you'll discover a treasure trove of recipes that cater to every taste and preference. From the classic Bacon Cornbread Salad, brimming with the goodness of bacon, cornbread, and a medley of vegetables, to its vegetarian counterpart, which substitutes bacon with smoky tempeh, there's a recipe for every dietary choice. And for those seeking a gluten-free option, the Gluten-Free Bacon Cornbread Salad offers a delightful alternative, crafted with almond flour and cornmeal. Each recipe unveils a unique flavor profile, promising an unforgettable dining experience.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

SOUTHERN CORNBREAD SALAD



Southern Cornbread Salad image

To feed a crowd, especially when I want to make a good impression, I make this eye-popping cornbread salad. It's beautiful in a trifle bowl. I love it in summer, when we can make it with our own garden produce. -Debbie Johnson, Centertown, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 package (8-1/2 ounces) cornbread/muffin mix
1 cup sour cream
1 cup mayonnaise
1 envelope ranch salad dressing mix
3 large tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1 cup thinly sliced green onions, divided
2 cans (15 ounces each) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
10 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
3-1/2 cups frozen corn, thawed

Steps:

  • Prepare and bake cornbread mix according to package directions, using an 8-in. square baking dish. Crumble when cool., Mix sour cream, mayonnaise and salad dressing mix until blended. In a separate bowl, combine tomatoes, peppers and 1/2 cup green onions. , In a 3-qt. glass bowl, layer half of each: cornbread, beans, tomato mixture, cheese, bacon, corn and dressing. Repeat layers. Top with remaining green onions. Refrigerate 3 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 367 calories, Fat 23g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 607mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

CORNBREAD SALAD WITH BACON, CHEDDAR, AND RANCH



Cornbread Salad With Bacon, Cheddar, and Ranch image

Our distinctly Southern cornbread salad is loaded with flavor. Crumbled cornbread is combined with bacon, vegetables, and a flavorful mayo dressing.

Provided by Diana Rattray

Categories     Side Dish     Dinner     Salad

Time 35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 21

Cornbread:
1 tablespoon shortening (for the skillet)
1 3/4 cups cornmeal
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cup buttermilk
1 large egg
3 tablespoons melted butter
Salad:
1 envelope ranch dressing mix (about 2 tablespoons)
1 cup sour cream, or to taste
1 cup mayonnaise, or to taste
3 tomatoes (chopped)
1/2 cup each of red bell pepper and green bell pepper (chopped)
1/2 cup green onion (chopped)
30 ounces canned pinto beans
10 strips bacon (fried crispy and crumbled)
2 cans whole kernel corn (drained) or Fiesta corn with peppers
Optional : 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 425 F/220 C/Gas 7.
  • Put 1 tablespoon of shortening in a 9- or 10-inch skillet and place the skillet in the oven.
  • Combine the cornmeal and flour in a large bowl and add the baking powder, soda, and salt.
  • In another bowl whisk the buttermilk with the egg and 3 tablespoons of melted butter.
  • Take the skillet out of the oven and place it on a rack.
  • Combine the dry mixture with the buttermilk mixture and stir to blend well.
  • Pour it into the hot skillet and return the skillet to the oven.
  • Reduce the oven temperature to 375 F/190 C/Gas 5 and bake the cornbread for 20 to 24 minutes, or until browned and crusty around the edges.
  • Remove the cornbread to a rack and cool completely.
  • Stir together salad dressing mix, sour cream, and mayonnaise until blended; set aside.
  • Combine the chopped tomatoes, bell peppers, and onions. Toss gently.
  • Crumble half of the cornbread into a large bowl.
  • Top with half each of beans, tomato mixture, bacon, corn, cheese (if using), and dressing mixture. Repeat layers.
  • Cover the bowl and chill the salad for at least 3 hours.
  • When ready to serve, take it out of the refrigerator and gently stir the mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 467 kcal, Carbohydrate 45 g, Cholesterol 53 mg, Fiber 7 g, Protein 13 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 1131 mg, Sugar 8 g, Fat 27 g, ServingSize 10 Servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

CORNBREAD SALAD WITH BUTTERMILK-CHIVE DRESSING AND MAPLE BACON



Cornbread Salad with Buttermilk-Chive Dressing and Maple Bacon image

Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h40m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 23

1/2 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/2 lemon, juiced
3 tablespoons thinly sliced chives
1 garlic clove, minced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Cooking spray, for spraying the wire rack
9 slices thick-cut bacon
3 tablespoons maple syrup
1/4 cup brown sugar
Pinch cayenne pepper
6 cups torn romaine lettuce pieces
1 cup grape tomatoes, chopped
1 small red bell pepper, finely chopped
1 medium sweet onion, such as Vidalia, finely chopped
2 cups crumbled Sour Cream Cornbread, recipe follows
Cooking spray, for spraying the skillet
One 15-ounce can creamed corn
1 1/4 cups self-rising buttermilk cornmeal mix
1 cup sour cream
1/4 cup vegetable oil
3 large eggs

Steps:

  • For the buttermilk-chive dressing: Combine the buttermilk, sour cream, mayonnaise and lemon juice in a small bowl and whisk well. Stir in the chives and garlic and season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • For the maple-glazed bacon: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Set a wire rack in a baking sheet and spray the rack with cooking spray.
  • Lay the bacon slices in 1 layer on the wire rack and brush with the maple syrup. Sprinkle over the brown sugar and cayenne. Bake until dark brown and crispy, 20 to 30 minutes. Let cool slightly, then crumble.
  • For the salad: Layer the ingredients in a large salad bowl beginning with the lettuce, then adding the tomatoes, bell pepper and onion.
  • When ready to serve, add in the crumbled Sour Cream Cornbread, pour the dressing over the salad and sprinkle the bacon on top.
  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Spray a well-seasoned 10-inch cast-iron skillet with cooking spray.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, combine the creamed corn, cornmeal mix, sour cream, oil and eggs. Pour the mixture into the skillet and bake until lightly brown, about 30 minutes.

CORN SALAD WITH BACON



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Once again, bacon proves its ability to add instant wow to any dish. Prepare to add this zesty corn salad to your meal rotation.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings, 1/2 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon, chopped
1 onion, halved, sliced
4 cups frozen corn, thawed
1/4 cup KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing
1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper
2 Tbsp. chopped chives

Steps:

  • Cook and stir bacon in large skillet on medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon from skillet with slotted spoon; drain on paper towels.
  • Add onions to drippings in skillet; cook 10 to 12 min. or until onions start to brown, stirring occasionally. Add corn; cook and stir 3 min. or until heated through. Add dressing and red pepper; stir until combined.
  • Top with bacon and chives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 150 mg, Carbohydrate 19 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 4 g, Protein 4 g

BACON CORNBREAD SALAD



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Bacon Cornbread Salad is a great southern classic. Combining fresh salad components with sweet southern cornbread is a win all the way around. Dressed with a mayo dressing and the king of protein, Bacon!

Provided by Brooke Burks

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 9

* One pan of pre-made cornbread with about 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese added to mixture. Cooled and torn into bite size pieces
* 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
* 1/2 cup red onion, diced
* 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
* 2 cups tomatoes, chopped
* 1 cup Mayo
* 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
* 1 teaspoon minced garlic
* 1 cup celery, diced

Steps:

  • Prepare cornbread with added 1/2 cup shredded cheddar to recipe. Cook, cool and break into bite size pieces in a large serving bowl.
  • Add remaining ingredients in with cornbread and mix well. Reserve a little bacon and cheese to dress the top of the salad.
  • Cover and refrigerate. Serve and Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 228 calories, Carbohydrate 6 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 28 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 20 grams fat, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 6 grams protein, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 322 milligrams sodium, Sugar 2 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams unsaturated fat

BACON CORNBREAD



Bacon Cornbread image

Come and get it! Bacon flavors this true southern-style buttermilk cornbread. It's perfect for soups and stews and to complete southern-cooked meals.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups yellow cornmeal
1/2 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/4 cup vegetable oil or shortening
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
4 slices bacon, crisply cooked and crumbled
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 eggs

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 450°F. Grease 9-inch round pan or 8-inch square pan.
  • Stir together all ingredients; beat vigorously 30 seconds. Pour into pan.
  • Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 155, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 300 mg

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make a big difference in the taste of your salad. Look for ripe, juicy tomatoes, crisp bacon, and sweet corn.
  • Don't overcook the cornbread: Cornbread should be slightly moist in the center. If you overcook it, it will be dry and crumbly.
  • Crumble the cornbread into small pieces: This will help the dressing soak up the dressing and make it easier to eat.
  • Use a light hand with the dressing: You don't want to drown the salad in dressing. Just enough to coat the ingredients.
  • Chill the salad before serving: This will help the flavors meld together and make the salad more refreshing.
  • Serve the salad with your favorite toppings: Some popular options include crumbled bacon, diced avocado, sliced almonds, and chopped fresh herbs.

Conclusion:

Bacon cornbread salad is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for potlucks, picnics, and summer barbecues. With its combination of sweet cornbread, crispy bacon, fresh vegetables, and tangy dressing, this salad is sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a new salad recipe to try, give bacon cornbread salad a try. You won't be disappointed!

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