26 Easy and Savory Cornbread Recipes to Rethink the Comfort Food Side

Felicia Lim

June 13, 2024 at 12:53 AM·5 min read

If you're a fan of cornbread recipes, you may have a preference for either sweet or savory cornbread versions. I like a sweet slice of cornbread drizzled in maple syrup or honey, but every once in a while, I actually crave some savory cornbread. Most importantly, cornbread makes such good comfort food, that whenever I take a bite of cornbread, it feels just like a warm hug from a friend. Here are 26 easy and savory cornbread recipes you'll surely love.

What is Cornbread?

Basically speaking, cornbread is simply a type of quick bread made with cornmeal, and leavened with baking powder instead of yeast. Part of Native American cuisine, cornbread is also especially common in the South of the United States.

Cornbread is extremely versatile and you can pair it with bacon for a treat, cheddar for a cheesy feel, or even jalape?os for some extra heat. Cook it on top of chili in a skillet, use it as stuffing, or make waffles to go with savory toppings—whichever way you choose to cook your cornbread, it'll still be deliciously wonderful.

How to Make Cornbread

The main ingredients of any cornbread recipe are cornmeal, some liquid such as water or milk, and baking powder. While cornbread is traditionally baked in a cast iron skillet, there are versions of cornbread that can be made in baking pans or casserole dishes.

Best Types of Cornbread Recipes

Now here are the best savory cornbread recipes for you to bake and munch on, from the Simplest Cornbread Ever and Grilled Cornbread with Jalapen?o Honey Butter, to Cornbread Topped Skillet Chili, Maple Bacon Cornbread Muffins and Farmers' Market Cornbread.

Have a look through them, pick your favorites and let's bake some cornbread today!