Best 3 Upside Down Cheesy Onion Cornbread Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of Upside-Down Cheesy Onion Cornbread, a delectable dish that combines the goodness of cornbread with the savory flavors of cheese and onions. This unique recipe takes a classic Southern dish to new heights, creating a golden-brown masterpiece that is both visually appealing and bursting with taste.

With two variations provided in the article, you can choose between a skillet version and a muffin tin version, depending on your preference. The skillet version yields a large, shareable cornbread that is perfect for a family meal or a potluck gathering. The individual muffin tin version is great for portion control and makes it easy to enjoy a personal-sized serving of this delicious treat.

Both variations feature a crispy, cheesy crust, a fluffy and moist cornbread interior, and a generous helping of caramelized onions. The onions add a delightful sweetness and a slightly crunchy texture that complements the creamy cheese and the slightly tangy cornbread perfectly.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

UPSIDE-DOWN CHEESY ONION CORNBREAD



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Want a beautiful and delicious bread to go along with holiday meals or even just weeknight soups? This cheesy, herbed sweet onion cornbread has got you covered!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 1h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 tablespoons butter
1 large sweet onion
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 pouches Betty Crocker™ cornbread & muffin mix
2 eggs
1 cup milk
1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (4 oz)
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (4 oz)
1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley
2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme leaves

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Cut onion into 5 (1/2-inch thick) rings; keep rings intact.
  • In 10-inch cast-iron skillet, melt butter over medium-low heat. Gently place onion slices close together in the butter. If last ring looks too large to fit in skillet, remove outside rings until small enough to fit. Sprinkle with salt, and cook 3 to 4 minutes without moving, until onions soften but don't fall apart. Remove from heat. With large, flat spatula, gently turn onions, keeping rings together as much as possible.
  • In large bowl, mix both pouches cornbread mix, eggs and milk. Stir in cheeses and herbs.
  • Pour batter over onions. Bake 28 to 32 minutes or until golden brown and toothpick inserted in center of cornbread comes out clean.
  • Run knife around edge of cornbread. Let cornbread cool 10 minutes.
  • Place a plate over skillet, and carefully flip over. Remove skillet. Cut into 8 wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360, Carbohydrate 41 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 14 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 760 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g

CHEESY ONION CORNBREAD



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The crispy onions on top give an almost sweet flavour to this wonderfully cheesy bread. It goes great with fruit chutney.

Provided by Kitzy

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 loaf, 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 onion, thinly sliced
175 g maize flour
85 g rice flour
25 g soya flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon caster sugar
1 teaspoon salt
115 g mature cheddar cheese, coarsely grated
200 ml milk, warmed
2 eggs, lightly beaten
40 g butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 190°C/275°F/gas mark 5. Grease a 900g (2lb) loaf tin and set aside. Fry the onion gently for 10-15 minutes until softened, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and leave to cool.
  • Place the maize meal, rice flour, soya flour, baking powder, sugar and salt in a bowl and mix well. Stir in the cheese. In a small bowl, beat together the milk, eggs, and melted butter, then add to the flour mixture, stirring to mix well.
  • Reserve about 1 tablespoon of the cooked onions. Stir the remaining onions into the bread mixture. Transfer the mixture to the loaf tin and level the surface. Sprinkle the reserved onions over the top.
  • Bake for about 30 minutes, or until the loaf is risen and golden brown. Turn out and cool on a wire rack. Serve warm or cold in slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196.5, Fat 12.4, SaturatedFat 7.1, Cholesterol 84.1, Sodium 587, Carbohydrate 13.4, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 1.5, Protein 8.3

UPSIDE DOWN WALLA WALLA ONION CORNBREAD



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This is from an old booklet put out by the Walla Walla Gardeners Association. Walla Walla is in SW Washington state. On recommendations from other chefs, I changed the amount of onions used from 6 to 4.

Provided by Outta Here

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 50m

Yield 9 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 medium walla walla onions, peeled and thinly sliced
3 tablespoons butter
1 cup yellow cornmeal
1 cup flour
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup shortening
1 egg
1 cup milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Butter a 8x8x2-inch square baking pan.
  • In a skillet, melt butter and saute onions until soft and beggining to brown, about 10 minutes.
  • Spoon evenly into bottom of baking pan.
  • Combine dry ingredients in a mixing bowl. Cut in shortening until well blended.
  • Beat egg and milk together and mix with dry ingredients until just blended.
  • Pour batter over onions.
  • Bake 25-30 minutes.
  • Turn out onto serving plate; cut into squares. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 257.1, Fat 13.6, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 34.6, Sodium 441.4, Carbohydrate 30.1, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 5, Protein 4.7

Tips:

  • To make sure your cornbread cooks evenly, preheat your oven and baking dish before adding the batter.
  • Use a well-seasoned cast iron skillet or a 9-inch round cake pan for the best results.
  • Don't overmix the batter, as this can result in a tough cornbread.
  • Be generous with the cheese and onions. The more, the better!
  • Serve the cornbread warm with butter, honey, or your favorite topping.

Conclusion:

This upside-down cheesy onion cornbread is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its crispy crust, tender crumb, and cheesy, oniony flavor, it's sure to be a hit with everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy cornbread recipe, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed!

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