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Cornbread Salad

This Cornbread Salad is a layered Southern-style dish packed with savory flavors and a satisfying crunch. Combining crumbled cornbread, crispy bacon, fresh vegetables, creamy ranch dressing, and shredded cheese, this salad is a perfect dish for potlucks, barbecues, and family gatherings. It’s colorful, delicious, and sure to be a crowd favorite

  • Total Time: 2 hours 50 minutes

Ingredients

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To make this savory and satisfying layered salad, you’ll need:

For the Cornbread:

  • Cooking spray

  • 1 (16-ounce) package cornbread mix

  • 1 ½ cups water

For the Salad:

  • 10 slices bacon

  • 1 ½ cups sour cream

  • 1 ½ cups mayonnaise

  • 1 (1-ounce) package ranch dressing mix

  • 2 (15-ounce) cans pinto beans, drained

  • 3 tomatoes, chopped

  • 1 cup chopped green bell pepper

  • 1 cup chopped green onion

  • 2 (11-ounce) cans whole kernel corn, drained

  • 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Instructions

Make the Cornbread:

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

  2. Grease an 8×8-inch baking pan with cooking spray.

  3. In a large bowl, mix together cornbread mix and water until smooth.

  4. Pour into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

  5. Let cool, then crumble and set aside.

Prepare the Salad:

  1. Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium-high heat until crispy (about 10 minutes). Drain on paper towels and crumble.

  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, and ranch dressing mix.

Assemble the Layers:

  1. Layer 1: Crumble half of the cornbread in the bottom of a large serving dish.

  2. Layer 2: Evenly spread 1 can of pinto beans over the cornbread.

  3. Layer 3: Add ½ of the chopped tomatoes, ½ cup green bell pepper, and ½ cup green onions.

  4. Layer 4: Spread 1 can of corn evenly.

  5. Layer 5: Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded Cheddar cheese.

  6. Layer 6: Add ½ of the crumbled bacon.

  7. Layer 7: Spread ½ of the sour cream dressing mixture evenly.

  8. Repeat the layers with the remaining ingredients.

  9. Cover and chill for at least 2 hours before serving.

  • Author: Paula
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Salad / Side Dish
  • Cuisine: Southern

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 12
  • Calories: 623 per serving