Best 2 Julies Cornbread Recipes

**A Journey into the Realm of Cornbread Delights: Exploring a Trio of Tempting Recipes**

Cornbread, a staple of Southern cuisine, captivates taste buds with its golden-brown crust, fluffy interior, and subtly sweet flavor. Our culinary adventure begins with a classic Southern cornbread recipe, a testament to tradition with its simple ingredients and foolproof method. Embarking on a journey of taste exploration, we encounter a savory jalapeño cornbread, where a touch of spice ignites the senses, perfectly complemented by the cornbread's inherent sweetness. Last but not least, our culinary voyage concludes with a tantalizing Mexican cornbread, a symphony of flavors where roasted corn, poblano peppers, and a hint of chili powder create a fiesta in your mouth. Whether you're a seasoned cornbread enthusiast or a curious culinary explorer, these three recipes promise an unforgettable journey into the realm of cornbread delights.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

JULIE'S CORNBREAD

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Make and share this Julie's Cornbread recipe from Food.com.

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Categories Quick Breads

Time 25m

Yield 1 9x9 pan, 9 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 teaspoon bacon grease, to grease the pan
3/4 cup cornmeal
1 1/8 cups flour
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper (optional)
1/3 cup vegetable oil or 1/3 cup shortening
1 egg, beaten
1 cup milk

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Grease 8x8 or 9x9 pyrex pan with bacon grease.
Mix dry ingredients. Cut in shortening.
Stir milk and egg into mixture just enough so that the ingredients are barely incorporated. Don't overmix.
Pour into greased 8x8 or 9x9 pyrex pan and bake at 375 degrees for 17-20 minutes or until nicely browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 206.1, Fat 10.6, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 27.8, Sodium 300.1, Carbohydrate 24.1, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 3, Protein 4

JULIE'S CORNBREAD DRESSING OR STUFFING

Julie's Cornbread Dressing or Stuffing image

This is an old family recipe that I have altered just a little with some advice from Paula Deen. You can use my cornbread recipe recipe #200737 or make your own, but make sure it's not sweet cornbread. And if you use store-bought broth, you might need to eliminate the salt from the dressing. (Mom always cooked the giblets and turkey neck in the turkey broth on the stove, then discarded the giblets and chopped up the neck to include in the dressing, but you don't have too :) )

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Categories For Large Groups

Time 4h

Yield 1 large pan, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 pan cornbread (not sweet)
1 (16 ounce) bag cheap white bread
3 stalks celery
1 onion
6 eggs
2 teaspoons sage
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 cup cream
3 -4 cups turkey broth or 3 -4 cups chicken broth

Steps:

DAY BEFORE OR EARLY IN THE DAY.
Make cornbread.
Pinch up other bread into 1/2" pieces and toast in oven until dry but not brown or hard. I use a large cookie sheet at 200 degrees for 1 hours.
Dice celery and onion and keep refrigerated.
2 1/2 HOURS BEFORE SERVING.
Crumble cornbread by hand into the bowl with the bread.
Add the eggs, sage, salt and pepper.
Add 2 cups of turkey broth.
Add the cream.
Add additional chicken broth, until you reach the right consistency. Be careful not to add too much as the dressing will not set. (You want enough liquid so that the bread will soak it up and still be just slightly soupy.).
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. (If using the same oven as the turkey, plan to cook longer to accommodate the lower oven temperature.).
If not using a disposable pan, spray pan with Pam AND line it with heavy duty aluminum foil or regular aluminum foil, doubled. Spray the foil as well.
1 1/4 HOUR BEFORE SERVING.
Place dressing in the oven.
Check on it starting at 45 minutes. Depending on the size of your pan (the depth of the dressing), it will take anywhere from 45 minutes up to 1 1/4 hour to get done.
Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 137.2, Fat 5.7, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 89.2, Sodium 378.4, Carbohydrate 16.2, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 1.8, Protein 5.1

Tips:

Use fresh cornmeal. Fresh cornmeal will give your cornbread a better flavor and texture. If you can't find fresh cornmeal, you can use regular cornmeal, but be sure to sift it before using.
Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing the batter will make your cornbread tough. Mix the batter just until the ingredients are combined.
Bake the cornbread in a hot oven. A hot oven will help the cornbread rise and give it a crispy crust.
Let the cornbread cool slightly before serving. This will help the cornbread to set and make it easier to slice.
Serve the cornbread with your favorite toppings. Some popular toppings for cornbread include butter, honey, jam, and chili.

Conclusion:

Cornbread is a delicious and versatile bread that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It's easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With the tips above, you can make perfect cornbread every time.