Savory Cornbread Recipes

Recipe: Ben Mims' Perfect Cornbread

Our Test Kitchen granted the "perfect" moniker to Ben's recipe, thanks to the extra flavor and superior texture his browned butter affords.

Recipe: Cornbread Tartlets with Tomato-Lima Bean Relish

Inspired by summery succotash, these petite tarts are buttery and fresh all in one bite.

Recipe: Skillet Cornbread

Quickly incorporate the hot bacon drippings into the batter with a fork. When you pour it back into the hot skillet, listen for the sizzle. That sound means your crust will be dark golden and crisp.

Recipe: Buttermilk Cornbread

Serve this Southern staple with soups, stews, or salads. Plan to make this just before guests arrive so they can enjoy it hot.

Recipe: Cornbread Biscuits

Add your own signature spin with a few teaspoons of your favorite herb, such as thyme or rosemary.

Recipe: Sweet Potato Cornbread

Sandwich your favorite barbecue topped with Pickled Peppers & Onions between slices of Sweet Potato Cornbread for a change of pace, or serve alongside your favorite meal as you would regular cornbread. The sweet potatoes add a touch of sweetness.

Recipe: Lace Cornbread

This old Southern take on cornbread is a crisp, lacy brown wafer best enjoyed a few seconds after it leaves the skillet.

Recipe: Cornbread Croutons

Our Cornbread Croutons pack a bite with two jalapeño peppers and fresh cilantro baked into them. Use them to top your favorite soup or salad.

Recipe: Cheesy Cornbread

If you're looking for delicious, savory (and sometimes sweet) cornbread recipes, you've come to the right place. From traditional, crispy skillet cornbread to new and creative twists like tartlets and croutons—you'll love finding new ways to serve up this Southern classic.

In Cheesy Cornbread, sharp Cheddar cheese melts into a homemade buttermilk batter to create this simple and delicious cornbread.

Recipe: Cornbread Madeleines

This delicate Southern twist on the traditional French sponge cake is one of our favorite food gifts. Light and airy, and not too sweet, they'd have Proust swooning "Lawdamercy."

Recipe: Sour Cream Cornbread

Low-fat kitchen staples keep this Cheddar-topped cornbread moist and delicious. Enjoy it as a side to any meal, or use this recipe as an ingredient in our fabulous Farmhouse Eggs Benedict.

Recipe: Parmesan-Pepper Cornbread Biscotti

Crispy cornbread biscotti is the perfect accompaniment to hearty soups and stews. 

Recipe: Cornbread Crostini

Small, thin rounds of cornbread baked in muffin pans replace baguette slices as a tasty base for Southern-style crostini.

Recipe: Cornbread Focaccia

We love this fun, pizza-like flatbread, submitted by reader Angie Nelson of Ledbetter, Kentucky.

Recipe: Hot-Water Cornbread

Prepare this cornbread at the last minute so you can serve it piping hot.

Recipe: Grannie's Cracklin' Cornbread

This classic cracklin' cornbread is a traditional Southern cornbread and calls for just six ingredients.