Best 7 Cornbread Onion Shortcake Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with our exquisite Cornbread-Onion Shortcake, a delectable dish that masterfully blends the flavors of the American South. This savory treat combines the fluffy texture of cornbread with the aromatic sweetness of caramelized onions, creating a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Served as a shortcake, it becomes a versatile dish, perfect for breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner. Explore our diverse collection of recipes, ranging from the traditional Southern-style Cornbread-Onion Shortcake to innovative variations featuring applewood-smoked bacon, roasted red peppers, and sharp cheddar cheese. Each recipe offers a unique twist on this classic dish, ensuring an unforgettable culinary experience.

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CORNBREAD ONION SHORTCAKE



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I got this recipe from Harriet, a wonderful lady that used to work with me at a previous job. Though not low in calories, it is a wonderful recipe that is always a big hit with my family.

Provided by karen

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 50m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 large vidalia onions, sliced thin
1/2 cup butter
8 ounces light sour cream
1/2 teaspoon dill weed
1/4 teaspoon salt
8 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded
15 ounces creamed corn, undrained
1/3 cup skim milk
8 1/2 ounces Jiffy corn muffin mix
1 egg, lightly beaten

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  • Saute onions in butter.
  • Pour onions into a large mixing bowl.
  • Stir in sour cream, dill weed, salt and half the cheese.
  • In a separate bowl, combine corn, milk, muffin mix and egg.
  • Pour corn mixture into a 9 x 13 dish coated in cooking spray.
  • Spread onion mixture over top.
  • Top with remaining cheese.
  • Bake for 30-40 minutes.

GOLDEN SWEET ONION CORNBREAD



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Bake up this hearty, savory cornbread, slather on delicious homemade cranberry butter and enjoy! -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 tablespoons butter
1 large sweet onion, halved and thinly sliced
4 teaspoons chopped seeded jalapeno pepper
1/2 teaspoon chili powder, divided
2 tablespoons brown sugar, divided
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup yellow cornmeal
3 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1-1/4 cups buttermilk
2 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten
1/4 cup butter, melted
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles
CRANBERRY BUTTER:
1/2 cup whole-berry cranberry sauce
1/2 teaspoon grated lime zest
1/2 cup butter, softened

Steps:

  • In a 10-in. cast-iron skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter; tilt to coat bottom and sides. Add the onion, jalapeno and 1/4 teaspoon chili powder; cook over medium-low heat until onion is lightly browned and tender. Stir in 1 tablespoon brown sugar until dissolved; set aside., In a large bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, salt, baking soda, and remaining chili powder and brown sugar. In a small bowl, whisk the buttermilk, eggs and melted butter. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in cheese and chiles., Pour over onion mixture in skillet. Bake at 425° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, cook cranberry sauce and lime zest over low heat until heated through. Cool completely., Let cornbread stand for 10 minutes. Invert onto a serving platter; cut into wedges. Pour cranberry mixture over softened butter; serve with cornbread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 468 calories, Fat 25g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 118mg cholesterol, Sodium 626mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

ONION SHORTCAKE



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I made this for Thanksgiving many years ago and misplaced the recipe. I've just found it and am posting so that I can't lose it again!! This is a rich dish, but oh, so yummy! I will be making it soon, no need to wait for a holiday. The original recipe called for 1/4 cup minced fresh dill, which was a little overpowering to...

Provided by Kelly Lollman

Categories     Side Casseroles

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 c butter
2 large onions, sliced thin
8 oz cheddar cheese, shredded
8 oz sour cream
1 1/2 Tbsp dill, dried
1/4 tsp salt
1 large egg
8 1/2 oz cornbread mix
14 1/2 oz cream-style corn
1/2 c milk
4 dash(es) tabasco sauce

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  • 2. Butter a 2 1/2 quart baking dish. In a large skillet, melt the 1/2 cup butter over medium heat. Add sliced onions and cook until softened, about 5-6 min.
  • 3. Remove from heat and stir in 4 oz (about 1 cup) of the cheese. Add the sour cream, dill and salt, stirring until just combined. Set aside.
  • 4. In another bowl, lightly beat the egg. Stir in the cornbread mix, corn milk and Tabasco. Spread this mixture in the buttered baking dish. Add the cheese mixture, and top with the remaining shredded cheese.
  • 5. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until top is golden brown and bubbly.
  • 6. To make ahead, assemble without baking, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight. Bake for 40-45 min until golden and bubbly.

SWEET ONION CORN BAKE



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This tasty corn bake casserole gets plenty of flavor from sweet onions, cream-style corn and cheddar cheese plus a little zip from hot pepper sauce. It's a popular addition to our church potlucks. -Jeannette Travis, Forth Worth, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 large sweet onions, thinly sliced
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup whole milk
1/2 teaspoon dill weed
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 can (14-3/4 ounces) cream-style corn
1 package (8-1/2 ounces) cornbread/muffin mix
4 drops hot pepper sauce

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute onions in butter until tender. In a small bowl, combine the sour cream, milk, dill and salt until blended; stir in 1 cup of cheese. Stir into the onion mixture; remove from the heat and set aside., In a large bowl, combine the egg, corn, cornbread mix and hot pepper sauce. Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Spoon onion mixture over top. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until a thermometer reaches 160°. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 241 calories, Fat 15g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 62mg cholesterol, Sodium 421mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

ONION CORNBREAD



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Make and share this Onion Cornbread recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Leo Tohill

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup flour
1 cup cornmeal
2 eggs
3 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons salt
4 teaspoons baking powder
2 cups milk
1 medium onion
1/4 cup butter

Steps:

  • Chop the onion and sautee it in the skillet with the butter.
  • (It's more butter than you need for the onion, but it will all go into the mix.) In a bowl, fully mix the dry ingredients.
  • Separately, beat the eggs with the milk.
  • Combine the egg and milk mixture and the sauteed onions and butter with the dry ingredients.
  • Pour the mix into the skillet.
  • Place the skillet in a 400 degree oven and bake for about 20 minutes.
  • Enjoy it with honey.

SAVORY ONION CORNBREAD



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My corn bread is sweet and spicy, thanks to hot pepper sauce. Serve it with chili after caroling to warm everyone up!

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 medium sweet onion, chopped
1/4 cup butter
1 large egg
1 cup cream-style corn
1/3 cup whole milk
2 drops hot pepper sauce
1 package (8-1/2 ounces) corn bread/muffin mix
1 cup sour cream
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dill weed

Steps:

  • In a small skillet, saute onion in butter until tender; set aside. In a bowl, combine egg, corn, milk and hot pepper sauce; stir in muffin mix just until moistened. Pour into a greased 8-in. square baking pan. , Combine sour cream, 1/2 cup cheese, salt, dill and sauteed onion; spoon over batter. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake at 425° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cut into squares; serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291 calories, Fat 17g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 75mg cholesterol, Sodium 521mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

ONION SHORTCAKE



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Family insists I make this for Christmas dinner to go along with the prime rib. They even love it cold.

Provided by Marilou

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 large Spanish onion
1/4 cup butter
1 1/2 cups Jiffy corn muffin mix
1 large egg, beaten
1/3 cup milk
1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup cream-style corn
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 cup sour cream
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dill weed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  • Melt the butter in medium size pan.
  • Peel the onion and slice into 1/4 inch rings.
  • Saute the onions in the butter until soft.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Combine muffin mix, egg, milk, corn and hot pepper sauce.
  • Place in a buttered 8 inch square pan.
  • (You can use a cooking spray) Add sour cream, salt, dill weed and 1/2 cup of the cheese to the sauted onions; combine and spread over the batter.
  • Sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
  • Bake for 30 minutes or until bubbly.
  • Remove from oven and let cool for a few minutes before cutting into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 215.9, Fat 17.6, SaturatedFat 10.8, Cholesterol 70.6, Sodium 329.7, Carbohydrate 9.6, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 2, Protein 6.3

Tips:

  • Use Fresh Ingredients: Strive for fresh, high-quality ingredients to elevate the flavors of your cornbread-onion shortcake.
  • Choose Sweet Corn: Opt for sweet corn kernels for a naturally sweet and juicy cornbread.
  • Sautéed Onions: Caramelize the onions slowly over medium heat to bring out their natural sweetness and depth of flavor.
  • Buttermilk: Buttermilk adds a tangy and moist texture to the cornbread, making it extra special.
  • Season Wisely: Don't shy away from seasonings; a blend of salt, pepper, garlic, and herbs can elevate the flavors.
  • Baking Time: Keep a close eye on the baking time as overbaking can dry out the cornbread.
  • Serve Warm: Enjoy your cornbread-onion shortcake warm, preferably with a dollop of butter for an irresistible experience.

Conclusion:

The cornbread-onion shortcake is a delightful fusion of classic cornbread and savory onion flavor. With its moist and fluffy texture, subtle sweetness from the corn, and the aromatic touch of caramelized onions, this dish is sure to impress. Whether served as a main course with your favorite sides or as a delectable side dish, this shortcake offers a delightful culinary experience. Its versatility makes it perfect for various occasions, from casual gatherings to special celebrations. Remember to use fresh ingredients, season wisely, and bake to perfection to create a truly remarkable cornbread-onion shortcake that will tantalize your taste buds. Happy baking!

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