What Goes with Cornbread

Let’s talk about What to Eat with Cornbread. From tasty sides to hearty main dishes, we have delicious recipes to eat with cornbread. Learn What Goes With Cornbread.

We are sharing delicious recipes to eat with cornbread. If you are stuck in a rut eating the same things, you are going to want to check out these ideas. There are many popular dishes to serve with cornbread but also some ideas you might not have thought about.

What is Cornbread?

It is a quick bread made with cornmeal that originated with Native Americans. This bread is so versatile and goes with just about anything.

You can bake it using a cast iron skillet, traditional baking dish or muffin pan. We have made normal size muffins and even mini corn muffins.

What to Eat with Cornbread

From Easy Crockpot Stuffed Bell Peppers Recipe and chicken soup to collard greens and pinto beans, the ideas are endless on what goes well with a said of cornbread. My family loves it with pork loins and roasted chicken salad.

We never seem to get tired of eating it. My kids even like it for dessert with butter and jam.

How to Freeze Cornbread

You can even freeze leftovers. It will keep up to 3 to 4 months in an airtight container in the freezer. Just wrap each slice or corn muffin in plastic wrap or foil and place in the freezer container to ensure freshness.

Use it later for something quick and easy to go with your main course. This is a great way to enjoy it later for quick lunches or dinners.

Easy Cornbread Side Dish Recipes

From cornbread toppings to easy main dish recipes, these recipes will complete any meal.

1. Butter

It is totally optional but butter is so delicious with a slice of cornbread. You can even add in minced garlic for a delicious garlic butter.

2. Honey

Drizzle honey all overfor a sweet treat. It is delicious as dessert.

3. Chili

Crumble into chili for a hearty meal.

4. Cheese

Shredded cheddar cheese is a great add in for a change in flavor.

5. Taco Soup

Serve it on the side or crumble it into the soup. This soup is delicious with the addition of Homemade taco seasoning that combines the spices of chili powder and cumin for an amazing soup.

6. Beef Stew

This is a must with beef stew, tomatoes and broth and really completes the meal with a side of cornbread.

7. Jambalaya

Try it dipped into this tasty jambalaya broth.

8. Glass of Milk

Lots of people love dipping their cornbread in milk.

9. Chicken Pot Pie

This comfort food meal is even better served with a corn muffin.

10. BBQ Ribs

We love corn muffins with ribs and Cheesy Mashed Potatoes.

11. Bacon

Try cornbread served with bacon or bacon crumbled into the cornbread mix before baking.

12. Air Fryer Fried Chicken

Crispy fried chicken is even better with cornbread on the side and your favorite veggies.

13. Turkey

Skip the store brought bread and make easy corn bread to serve with turkey.

14. Hot Dogs

You might not have thought about adding cornbread to your hot dog meal but it is so yummy.

15. Baked Beans

Soap up the savory bowl of beans with a big piece of corn bread.

16. Chicken Vegetable Soup

Try it with soup. While it is simple to make, it is so delicious. You make even like to make with Instant Pot Vegetable Soup.

17. Meatloaf

Make corn bread muffins to enjoy with this copycat Cracker Barrel recipe.

18. Jalapenos

Spice things up and add jalapenos.

19. Ham and Beans

Make ham and beans for a super easy meal and add cornbread for something amazing.

20. Homemade Chicken and Noodle Soup

Dip this bread into Chicken Noodle Soup for a great meal idea.

21. Smothered Pork Chops

The gravy is delicious and cornbread is perfect for dipping.

22. BBQ Shredded Beef

BBQ and cornbread go hand and hand. It is perfect for a quick meal.

23. Cheeseburger Soup

Serve cornbread with this hearty soup for an easy weeknight meal.

24. Hamburger Casserole

The creamy sauce in this casserole is the best and you will definitely want cornbread to dip in it.

25. Hamburger Potato Casserole

Serve cornbread or corn muffins with this hearty casserole for a home cooked meal everyone will love.

26. Ice Cream

Some people like to serve ice cream on sweet cornbread. It is a must try if you haven’t eaten this before.

27. Collard Greens

Corn bread and collard greens make a combination that you have to enjoy together.

Favorite Cornbread Recipes

If you are looking for delicious Homemade Cornbread Recipes, these are our favorite variations.

1. Homemade Cornbread Recipe

This easy cornbread batter recipe is made with simple ingredients such as flour and cornmeal and taste so much better making it from scratch.

2. Cornbread Muffins

I love making these cornbread muffins when making our favorite soup recipes.

3. Jalapeño Cornbread

If you prefer your cornbread to have a kick of spice, make this Jalapeno Cornbread Recipe. This cornbread bakes with the best texture.

4. Sweet Honey Corn Bread Recipe

If your prefer your cornbread to be sweet, this is the best recipe to make. The combination of the ingredients makes this the best sweet cornbread.

5. Gluten-Free Jalapeno Cheddar Cornbread Recipe

You can still have cornbread even if you are following a Gluten Free Diet.

6. Aunt Jemima Cornbread

Make this light and fluffy cornbread for all your soups, chili and more for a tasty side dish. We love to make Cornbread Casserole with this cornbread recipe.

7. Jiffy Cornbread

If you prefer the taste of Jiffy Cornbread, now you can make it at home with this copycat recipe.