From classic cornbread to po'boy tacos and fried chicken, you won't be able to get enough of these cornmeal recipes.
26 Incredible Cornmeal Recipes
Updated on May 27, 2024
Cornmeal Pancakes
I like to joke that these pancakes are so light, you have to hold them down! When we have a chance, we make them with freshly ground cornmeal bought at local festivals. —Betty Claycomb, Alverton, Pennsylvania
1/26
2/26
Citrus Cornmeal Cake
Total Time
50 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Cornmeal adds a rustic quality to this delicate dessert flavored with citrus and almond. It makes a great holiday party hostess gift and is sure to be a staple in your recipe collection. —Roxanne Chan, Albany, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 240 calories, 9g fat (1g saturated fat), 27mg cholesterol, 85mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein.
3/26
Shrimp Corn Cakes with Soy Mayo
Total Time
35 min
Servings
2 dozen (2/3 cup sauce)
From the Recipe Creator:
Feel free to add hot sauce to the dip that accompanies these savory corn cakes. —Katty Chiong, Hoffman Estates, Illinois
Nutrition Facts:
1 corn cake with 1 teaspoon sauce: 109 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 22mg cholesterol, 183mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
4/26
Mexican Cornbread
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
24 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I work at an elementary school, and a couple times a year we have a gathering where everyone brings a favorite dish to pass. A friend shared this delicious Mexican cornbread and it was a big hit. —Sandy Gaulitz, Spring, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 159 calories, 10g fat (5g saturated fat), 58mg cholesterol, 229mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein.
5/26
Ole Polenta Casserole
Total Time
1 hour 45 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This casserole has been a favorite of ours for years. I like to place a dollop of sour cream on each serving. —Angela Biggin, Lyons, Illinois
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 345 calories, 14g fat (7g saturated fat), 62mg cholesterol, 874mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 4g fiber), 25g protein.
6/26
Chiles Rellenos Quiche
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
To me, nothing sparks up a meal more than the smoky flavor of roasted green chiles. This is a quick and easy recipe, and I usually have the ingredients on hand, so when I don’t know what to fix for dinner, I make this quiche. —Linda Miritello, Mesa, Arizona
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 444 calories, 31g fat (18g saturated fat), 178mg cholesterol, 520mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 17g protein.
7/26
Meatball Chili with Dumplings
Total Time
1 hour 10 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My family enjoys this delicious recipe—it's like a spicy meatball stew with dumplings!—Sarah Yoder, Middlebury, Indiana
Nutrition Facts:
1 each: 475 calories, 16g fat (6g saturated fat), 76mg cholesterol, 1523mg sodium, 56g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 7g fiber), 26g protein.
8/26
Po'Boy Tacos
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I intended to make tostadas, but I misread a couple of ingredients and had to use what I had on hand. I put my own twist on a po'boy recipe and ended up with something even better. —Cynthia Nelson, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Nutrition Facts:
2 tacos: 551 calories, 29g fat (5g saturated fat), 139mg cholesterol, 977mg sodium, 47g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 5g fiber), 25g protein.
9/26
Cranberry Cornmeal Dressing
Total Time
1 hour 10 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This moist dressing is perfect when paired with poultry or even pork. The sweet-tart flavor of the dried cranberries really complements the dish's turkey sausage. —Corinne Portteus, Albuquerque, New Mexico
Nutrition Facts:
2/3 cup: 205 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 42mg cholesterol, 695mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 3g fiber), 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 lean meat.
10/26
Green Tomato BLT
Total Time
30 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I absolutely love tomatoes, any kind, any size. Being from the South, that includes fried green tomatoes. I created a special summer sandwich to show them off. —Hillian Holmgren, Del Rio, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
1 sandwich: 623 calories, 37g fat (7g saturated fat), 26mg cholesterol, 1329mg sodium, 52g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 4g fiber), 18g protein.
11/26
Cornbread-Topped Frijoles
Total Time
3 hours 20 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My family often requests this economical slow-cooker favorite. It's loaded with fresh southwestern flavors. One batch makes eight servings—but they never last long at our house! —Suzanne Caldwell, Artesia, New Mexico
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 367 calories, 9g fat (1g saturated fat), 54mg cholesterol, 708mg sodium, 59g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 9g fiber), 14g protein.
12/26
Cowboy Cornbread
Total Time
40 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This cornbread is richer and sweeter than others I’ve tried. It's especially delicious alongside ham and beans. —Karen Ann Bland, Gove, Kansas
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 345 calories, 21g fat (12g saturated fat), 85mg cholesterol, 532mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.
13/26
Jalapeno Cornbread Filled with Blueberry Quick Jam
Total Time
50 min
Servings
12 servings.
From the Recipe Creator:
Fresh jalapenos and blueberry quick jam make the perfect blend of sweet and spicy in this special cornbread. Once you eat one piece, you won't be able to resist going back for another. —Colleen Delawder, Herndon, Virginia
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 289 calories, 10g fat (2g saturated fat), 37mg cholesterol, 258mg sodium, 48g carbohydrate (30g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.
14/26
Fried Chicken
Total Time
30 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Always a picnic favorite, this deep-fried chicken recipe is delicious either hot or cold. Kids call it my Kentucky Fried Chicken! —Jeanne Schnitzler, Lima, Montana
Nutrition Facts:
5 ounces cooked chicken: 543 calories, 33g fat (7g saturated fat), 137mg cholesterol, 798mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 41g protein.
15/26
Bernie’s Pork Chop Sandwiches
Total Time
25 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My aunt worked in Butte, Montana, and whenever we visited we had pork chop sandwiches. This recipe is a take on that old favorite. —Jeanette Kotecki, Billings, Montana
Nutrition Facts:
1 sandwich: 476 calories, 15g fat (3g saturated fat), 42mg cholesterol, 564mg sodium, 60g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 5g fiber), 26g protein.
16/26
Jalapeno Cornbread
Total Time
35 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
If you’re from the South, you have to have a good cornbread recipe. Here’s a lightened-up version of my mom’s traditional cornbread that tastes just as delicious. —Debi Mitchell, Flower Mound, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
1 wedge: 180 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 261mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 fat.
17/26
Blueberry Cornmeal Cobbler
Total Time
55 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Cornbread, blueberries and maple syrup give this special dessert a flavor that’s different from any cobbler you’ve had before. I came across the recipe many years ago. —Judy Watson, Tipton, Indiana
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 290 calories, 9g fat (5g saturated fat), 39mg cholesterol, 317mg sodium, 52g carbohydrate (35g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein.
18/26
Orange Cake
Total Time
55 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
A delightful orange frosting is the secret to this cake from Kathleen Gingras of Thorold, Ontario. "It is great with a scoop of ice cream," she suggests.
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 242 calories, 9g fat (6g saturated fat), 58mg cholesterol, 254mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (25g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.
19/26
Beef ‘n’ Biscuit Bake
Total Time
30 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This recipe is quick, easy and satisfying. With its beef and corn combo, it's cozy cuisine at its best! —Erin Schneider, St. Peters, Missouri
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 439 calories, 19g fat (8g saturated fat), 46mg cholesterol, 1180mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 5g fiber), 21g protein.
20/26
Fried Pickles
Total Time
20 min
Servings
3-1/2 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
You may be surprised when you see how easy it is to make a batch of these fried pickles. They'll get snatched up in a flash! —Eloise Maynor, Scottsboro, AL
Nutrition Facts:
1/4 cup: 94 calories, 5g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 1237mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.
21/26
Tangy Bean Soup
Total Time
6 hours 45 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This soup has a great southwestern flavor and is a real winner with my family. I love it because I can have the soup cooking in my crock pot, and when I get home from work, I can quickly make the dumplings and fix dinner in a jiffy.
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 334 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 46mg cholesterol, 774mg sodium, 55g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 12g fiber), 16g protein.
22/26
Mini Corn Dogs
Total Time
30 min
Servings
about 3-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Fun-sized corn dogs add a little "wow" factor to any cookout or get-together. Kids and adults equally love them, so expect them to disappear fast. —Deb Perry, Bluffton, Indiana
Nutrition Facts:
1 mini corn dog: 68 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 136mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.
23/26
Lemon Cornmeal Cookies
Total Time
45 min
Servings
3 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Anything lemon makes my day brighter and these soft cookies have a fabulous lemon aroma and a subtle lemon flavor. —Theresa Miller, Sault S Marie, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1 cookie: 199 calories, 9g fat (5g saturated fat), 24mg cholesterol, 141mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
24/26
Spoon Bread
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This is a traditional Kentucky recipe. It’s a popular side dish served all year long. If you’ve never tried spoon bread before, I think you’ll find it’s tasty and comforting. —Caroline Brown, Lexington, Kentucky
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 192 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 87mg cholesterol, 433mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 1g fiber), 8g protein.
25/26
Heirloom Tomato Tart
Total Time
30 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Here's a delicious way to use the tomato bounty from your garden or the great buys from the local farmers' market. If you don't have heirloom tomatoes, try regular tomatoes with grape or plum tomatoes. —Kathryn Conrad, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 236 calories, 14g fat (6g saturated fat), 16mg cholesterol, 270mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein.
26/26
Fried Jalapenos
Total Time
30 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Here's an appetizer that will heat up any gathering. Family and friends often request that I make these jalapenos. —DeLea Lonadier, Montgomery, Louisiana
Nutrition Facts:
1 stuffed jalapeno: 109 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 433mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.
Lucy Wang
Lucy is a first-generation Asian American mom and influencer who loves creating fun, approachable recipes.
