Best 7 Cheesy Corn Bread Recipes

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Indulge in the irresistible Southern charm of cheesy cornbread, a delectable treat that combines the comforting flavors of cornmeal, cheese, and a hint of sweetness. This versatile dish can be enjoyed as a hearty breakfast, a savory side, or even as a delectable snack. Our collection of cheesy cornbread recipes offers a variety of options to suit your taste and dietary preferences, including classic, gluten-free, skillet-baked, and muffin-style variations. Each recipe is carefully crafted to deliver a moist, tender crumb, a golden-brown crust, and a cheesy, flavorful interior that will tantalize your taste buds. So, get ready to embark on a culinary journey and discover the perfect cheesy cornbread recipe that will become a staple in your kitchen.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

CHEESY CORN SPOON BREAD



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Homey and comforting, this custard-like side dish is a much-requested recipe at potlucks and holiday dinners. The jalapeno pepper adds just the right bite. Second helpings of this tasty casserole are common-leftovers aren't. -Katherine Franklin, Carbondale, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 50m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 medium onion, chopped
2 large eggs
2 cups sour cream
1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
1 can (14-3/4 ounces) cream-style corn
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 package (8-1/2 ounces) cornbread/muffin mix
2 medium jalapeno peppers, divided
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. In a large skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add onion; saute until tender. Set aside., Beat eggs; add sour cream, both cans of corn, salt and pepper. Stir in cornbread mix just until blended. Mince 1 jalapeno pepper; fold into corn mixture with sauteed onion and 1-1/2 cups of cheese. , Transfer to a greased shallow 3-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 35-40 minutes; cool slightly. Slice remaining jalapeno; sprinkle over dish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 266 calories, Fat 17g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 470mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

CHEESY CORN SPOON BREAD



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Serve this creamy and garlicky spoonbread hot out of the oven for a cozy cold-weather side.

Provided by Anna Stockwell

Categories     Bread     Butter     Garlic     Egg     Corn     Cornmeal     Sour Cream     Pepper     Fontina     Cheese     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Thanksgiving     Side     Bake

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

5 Tbsp. unsalted butter
2 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
2 large eggs
1 (14-oz.) can creamed corn
3/4 cup fine-grind cornmeal
6 Tbsp. sour cream
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
1/2 tsp. kosher salt
1 cup coarsely grated Fontina cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Melt butter with garlic in an 8" cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until garlic is fragrant and starting to brown, about 4 minutes. Pour into a large bowl, leaving 1 Tbsp. butter in skillet; reserve skillet.
  • Add eggs, corn, cornmeal, sour cream, baking powder, pepper, and salt to garlic butter and whisk to combine, then mix in Fontina. Scrape into reserved skillet and bake spoonbread until top is golden brown and center is just barely set, 25-30 minutes. Let cool 10 minutes before serving.

CHEESY CORN BREAD



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What could be more fun for a Southwestern or a cowboy theme party than corn bread shaped like cactus? Cheddar cheese mixed in makes it even more special. Guests will want seconds. -Sandra Thorn, Sonora, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 16-20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups yellow cornmeal
2/3 cup sugar
3 tablespoons baking powder
1 tablespoon salt
1 cup shortening
3 cups milk
4 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup finely shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients; cut in shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In a small bowl, combine milk and eggs; stir into dry ingredients just until blended. Pour into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake at 400° for 25 minutes or until golden brown. Cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 303 calories, Fat 13g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 583mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

CHEESY CORN SPOON BREAD



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This is from Taste of Home. My Mom made it for a dinner party we had. She got so many compliments and requests for the recipe!

Provided by Courtly

Categories     Corn

Time 1h

Yield 12-15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 medium onion, chopped
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine
2 eggs
2 cups sour cream
1 (15 1/4 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 (14 3/4 ounce) can cream-style corn
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 (8 1/2 ounce) package cornbread-muffin mix
1 medium jalapeno pepper, minced
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided (8 oz)

Steps:

  • In a skillet, sauté onion in butter until tender; set aside.
  • In a bowl, beat eggs; add sour cream, both cans of corn, salt and pepper.
  • Stir in corn bread mix just until blended.
  • Fold in sautéed onion, jalapeño and 1 1/2 cup cheese.
  • Transfer to a greased shallow 3-quart baking dish.
  • Sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
  • Bake, uncovered, at 375°F for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean; cool slightly.

CHEESY CORN BREAD IN A JIFFY



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As many have figured out, there is no reason not to use the good old standby Jiffy Bread Corn Bread mix. It always comes out great. The corn in the bread makes for a nice appreciated surprise to the devourer. This bread has a light taste of cheese, add more if u like it to taste even more cheesy. It makes for a great texture to...

Provided by Sanity Chek

Categories     Other Breads

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 box jiffy corn bread mix, costs $1.00!!
2 large eggs
1/2 c grated cheedar cheese (up to 3/4 cup is ok)
1/2 c frozen corn kernals ( anywhere up to a cup is ok)
1/3 c milk (or even half&half)

Steps:

  • 1. Mix together to corn bread mix according to the directions on the box, which includes 1/3 cup milk of milk and egg. An additional egg is added to make this a more denser bread. Just mix the ingredients for a minute by hand. It will appear lumpy.
  • 2. Add the corn and cheese, just stiring until coated and evenly distributed. The corn can come straight by the freezer, it doesn't need to be thawed first. I keep a bag on standby at all times.
  • 3. Pour into a greased 8x8 square pan or 8x10 oblong corning-wear dish. Maybe you prefer cast iron. Whatever you prefer. Grease with butter, oil or olive oil. Or muffins if u prefer. Cook acc to directions on box. 400 degree oven for about 20 min. Stick a toothpick in to test when done. Remove and immediately cover with tin foil. Let sit for about 10 min. This makes it even more moist. Don't skip this part.

SLOW-COOKER PORK CHOPS WITH CHEESY CORN BREAD STUFFING



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Corn bread stuffing is prepared alongside pork chops in a satisfying slow-cooked supper.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 6h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 pork boneless loin chops, about 3/4 inch thick (2 pounds)
1 teaspoon peppered seasoned salt
1 bag (16 oz) corn bread stuffing mix (6 cups)
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1/2 cup chopped red or green bell pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
2 1/2 cups water
1 cup finely shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz)

Steps:

  • Spray 12-inch nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Sprinkle pork chops with peppered seasoned salt. Cook pork in skillet over medium heat 5 to 6 minutes, turning occasionally, until brown on both sides.
  • Spray 5- to 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Mix remaining ingredients except cheese in cooker. Arrange pork on stuffing, layering as necessary.
  • Cover and cook on Low heat setting 5 to 6 hours.
  • Remove pork from cooker. Stir cheese into stuffing in cooker until melted. Serve pork with stuffing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 540, Carbohydrate 60 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 3 g, Protein 36 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1730 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 1/2 g

CHEESY JALAPENO CORN SPOON BREAD



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My husband loves corn bread and I came across this recipe in one of my grandmother's recipe books, it is so yummy and very easy to make. It was a huge hit with my family! Hope you enjoy it.

Provided by Dana Ramsey

Categories     Other Breads

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 medium onion, chopped
2 Tbsp butter
1 egg
1 c sour cream
1/2 can(s) whole kernel corn, drained
1/2 can(s) cream-style corn
pinch of salt
1/8 tsp pepper
1/2 pkg corn bread/muffin mix
1 medium jalapeno pepper, minced
1 c shredded cheddar cheese, divided

Steps:

  • 1. In a skillet saute onion in butter until tender; set aside.
  • 2. In a large bowl, beat the egg; add sour cream, both the corns, salt and pepper. Stir in the corn bread muffin mix just until blended. Fold in onions and jalapeno and half of the cheese.
  • 3. Transfer to a greased shallow baking dish. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese. Bake uncovered at 350° for 30 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool slightly before serving.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, sweet corn. This will give your cornbread the best flavor.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing will make the cornbread tough. Just mix until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the cornbread in a preheated oven. This will help it rise evenly and prevent it from sticking to the pan.
  • Let the cornbread cool slightly before serving. This will make it easier to slice and enjoy.
  • Serve the cornbread with your favorite toppings. Some popular options include butter, honey, and chili.

Conclusion:

Cheesy cornbread is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It's also a great side dish for soups, stews, and chili. With its simple ingredients and easy preparation, cheesy cornbread is a recipe that everyone should have in their repertoire. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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