Southern Cornbread Salad

Recipe courtesy Paula Deen

Show: Paula's Best DishesEpisode: Lovey Dovey Dinner

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (18)

RECIPE
COMMENTS & REVIEWS(18)

Prep Time:
10 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
6 servings

Times:

Prep: 10 min
Inactive Prep: 2 hr 0 min
Cook: --
Total:: 2 hr 10 min

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Ingredients

1 batch cornbread, cut into 1-inch cubes, recipe follows
1 (14.5-ounce) can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15-ounce) can niblet corn, drained
1 medium Vidalia onion, finely chopped
1 large green bell pepper, finely chopped
3 large tomatoes, chopped
2 cups grated sharp Cheddar
1 (8-ounce) bottle ranch dressing
Chopped fresh parsley leaves, for garnish

Directions

In the bottom of a large glass bowl, place cornbread cubes. Layer beans, corn, onion, bell pepper, tomatoes, and cheese on top of cornbread. Spread ranch dressing evenly over cheese. Cover, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.

Cornbread:

1/2 cup vegetable oil, plus 1/4 cup for greasing pan
1 cup self-rising cornmeal
3/4 cup self-rising flour
1 cup cream-style corn
2 eggs
1 cup sour cream
1 cup grated sharp Cheddar, optional
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

Generously season a cast iron skillet with up to 1/4 cup vegetable oil. Preheat the pan either in the oven or on the stove over medium-high heat.

Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl, stirring with a wooden spoon or rubber spatula until combined. Pour batter into the preheated cast iron skillet. Place skillet in the oven and bake until golden brown, approximately 30 minutes. If making individual size cornbreads in smaller pans, they will require a shorter cooking time.

Yield: 8 servings

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Comments & Reviews

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Cheryl Detroit, MI 01-03-2010
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LOVED IT!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Made this for a family gathering and it was the hit!!! Everyone loved it. Thanks Paula.
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CATHERINE Madison, IN 12-27-2009
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great salad
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

My wife and I took this to a church picnic and everyone raved about it. They asked for the recipe and told them this was so... easy to make. Now all our friends love to make and eat this. Thank you Paula for such a wonderful dish!Read more
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Mary Belleair, FL 10-06-2009
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Wow - is this good!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This is so easy to make. I use a regular cornbread mix and add Paula's ingredients as well as variations of my own - black... beans, chopped olives, cilantro, etc. It will keep for a couple of days - if not eaten first! Mary, FloridaRead more
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Angie Danville, VA 08-30-2009
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Wonderful!!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I just love this salad. It's different and taste great. Wonderful for large parties or family meals. Just loved it!!!!!
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Julia Anderson, SC 08-25-2009
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Simply a Winner!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Thanks for this easy recipe. Even my picky child loves it!!
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Catherine Lenoir City, TN 07-21-2009
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Superb! And only gets better with time!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This yummy salad has a beautiful presentation, and it was a BIG hit at my family get-together a few weeks ago! I poured some... of the dressing directly on the cornbread layer to guarantee extra moisture. Worked perfectly! If there are any leftovers, it gets even better the second time around when all the ingredients and flavors have mixed together! Thanks, Paula! Read more