Cornbread is a traditional southern comfort food classic we all know and love. With a soft and tender center with the coveted crispy golden edges, it is a delicious and handy side dish that compliments so many other sides and mains. My favorite cornbread recipe is made in a cast iron skillet and is ready in just 5 minutes!
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What wonderful dishes to serve with cornbread?
With a dish so delicious and quick to make it’s one we love to use on busy weeknights, and maybe you’re the same! One of the things we love about cornbread is that there are never any unused leftovers!
You can eat a slice of cornbread on its own with a slather of butter, or as a side dish to compliment other main and side dishes. Cornbread can be crumbled into cornbread dressing or made into cornbread muffins, cornbread salad, and cornbread casserole.
If you’ve ever wondered what to serve with cornbread, look no further! We’ve made this amazing list with some of our favorite entrees, like fried chicken, and other sides that will elevate your cornbread side dish to the next level! These 20 delectable dishes pair perfectly with any type of cornbread for a comforting and crowd-pleasing, southern-inspired meal.
To start the list off we have some classic chili recipes, warming soups, and other comforting mince dishes. They all work so well with cornbread as their flavorful juices and excess of liquid can be soaked up by cornbread!
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Soups and Stews
1. Chili
Of course, chili is a classic dish to serve with cornbread. Because of this though, you might be asking, what goes with cornbread besides chili? To answer that question, just continue reading the list!
2. White Chili Chicken
Yes, another chili recipe, but trust me, if you haven’t tried white chicken chili and cornbread yet then add it to your list! Creamy goodness, tender chicken, sweet corn, beans and more!
3. Santa Fe Soup
Bursting with bold southwest flavors this soup is taken to the next level when served with cornbread! You can serve cornbread on the side with honey and butter or crumble it up into the soup for one irresistible bowl of comfort.
4. Cowboy Soup
This soup is packed with healthy veggies, creamy beans, warm broth, and lean ground beef. It’s a bowl of ultimate comfort food and is only made better by a side of buttery cornbread!
5. Goulash
This American Goulash is another classic comfort food filled with flavorful ground beef, tomatoes, and macaroni noodles.
6. Mexican Quinoa Stew
You can’t go wrong with jalapenos, tomatoes, beans, cumin, salt, quinoa, cilantro and spices in this stew!
Vegetable Side Dishes
These vegetable salads and sides with southern roots also work wonderfully with the sweet and savory flavor of cornbread.
7. Succotash
This is a 30-minute one-pot wonder, filled with sweetcorn, lima beans, cherry tomatoes, and all sorts of other healthy veggies!
8. Collard Greens
Cornbread and collard greens with ham hocks go so well together to make a traditional satisfying southern comforting dinner!
9. Baked Beans
Baked beans and cornbread is a classic flavor combination. Sweet tomato, tasty BBQ, and smokey bacon?! You don’t have to tell me twice. Perfect for a weeknight family meal or at your next BBQ.
10. Slow Cooker Creamed Corn
This is the stuff of southern dreams, creamed corn is an amazing comfort food side dish that goes perfectly with cornbread!
11. Charro Beans
Filled with pinto beans, tomatoes, green chili, bacon and all sorts of other wonderful ingredients, this Mexican side is a favorite of mine and works so well with the sweet and savory flavors of cornbread!
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12. Homemade Honey Butter
Creamy butter, sweet honey and a pinch of salt – delicious on cornbread as it enhances its flavors to make it a real sweet treat!
13. Pulled Pork
This classic juicy pork main is so delicious and, of course, tastes so good with cornbread!
14. Pork Carnitas
Simple but delicious, crispy pork carnitas are so delicious in a variety of ways. In wraps, tacos or in a salad bowl this authentic Mexican meat dish works so well with cornbread too!
15. Sloppy Joes
Classic American comfort can be summed up in this meal. Juicy, tomatoey, richly seasoned, it’s perfect in a bun and also amazing with a side of cornbread!
16. Oven-Baked Baby Back Ribs
BBQ ribs are perfect for family gatherings in the summer, but this recipe doesn’t require you to stand by the BBQ for hours! Serve with cornbread for a truly delicious southern comfort meal!
17. Classic Meatloaf
Meatloaf is another classic comforting main that is perfect for the whole family that goes great with cornbread. It has juicy mince on the inside with a sweet and tangy tomato glaze on top!
18. Crockpot Ham
This Crockpot Ham is cooked in pineapple juice and has a delicious brown sugar glaze. Dijon, balsamic vinegar, and honey pair wonderfully with the sweetness of cornbread to make an amazing meal.
19. Thanksgiving Turkey
Of course, this list wouldn’t be complete without mentioning The Turkey. Thanksgiving turkey is one of the most loved entrees in America, and celebrating Thanksgiving with said roasted turkey and a side of cornbread is the tradition of traditions. However, a roast chicken would also be an amazing entree for a cornbread side dish, there’s just nothing quite like a juicy roast bird paired with the sweet and savory flavors of cornbread!
20. Chicken Pot Pie
This classic comfort food dish has a crispy, flaky, buttery crust. Bursting with tender chicken and veggies in a rich cheese sauce it’s a definite family favorite.
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Any of these dishes will pair perfectly with the buttery flavor of cornbread for one hearty and comforting southern-inspired meal.
Looking for more side dish ideas? Check out Sides for Meatballs, Side Dishes for Enchiladas, Quiche Side Dishes, and Sides for Ratatouille.
What to Serve with Cornbread
Healthy Crock Pot Chili
Crock Pot Chili is THICK, HEARTY, and full of FLAVOR! A few minutes of prep and low and slow cooking makes the perfect chili full of TENDER beef and HEALTHY vegetables.
Crockpot White Chicken Chili (Contest Winning!)
There are so many varieties of chili out there, but this creamy white chicken chili will soon be your favorite!
Santa Fe Soup
Santa Fe Soup is bursting with flavor and texture and is ready in less than 30 minutes! Hearty meat, beans, and tomatoes, simmered in a taco spiced broth makes a meal that the whole family will love!
Cowboy Soup
Hearty Cowboy Soup is a hearty, affordable bowl of comfort food full of healthy veggies, creamy beans, warm broth, and lean ground beef.
American Goulash Recipe (One-Pot)
Enjoy year-round, and delicious leftover, this irresistible Goulash Recipe is guaranteed to win over even the pickiest eaters!
Mexican Quinoa Stew
It’s hearty, easy to make and tastes amazing. This soup recipe is vegan and gluten free.
Corn Succotash
This easy Succotash recipe is a quick, 30-minute, one-pot side or budget-friendly main course that pairs sweet corn, buttery lima beans, and tangy tomatoes with a spiced butter sauce for one ridiculously delicious dish!
Southern Collard Green with Ham Hocks
Collard Greens with Ham Hocks is a traditional Southern comfort food side dish. This easy-to-make recipe requires only a few simple ingredients and is packed with flavor. Serve these delicious tender greens with a rack of ribs or crispy fried chicken for the perfect soul food dinner.
Slow Cooker Creamed Corn
This Slow Cooker Creamed Corn recipe is an easy, classic side dish for your holiday table, made even more special with a savory sprinkle of crispy bacon and chopped chives to complement the natural sweetness of the creamy corn.
Charro Beans (Frijoles Charros)
Forget tacos and celebrate Cinco de Mayo with some Charro Beans (Frijoles Charros) cooked in the Instant Pot and served alongside some carne asada.
Homemade Honey Butter
Sweet and creamy butter with honey and a pinch of sea salt. Unbelievable on just about anything.
Pulled Pork
This easy Pulled Pork recipe is made with pork shoulder (or butt), pantry spices and coke to tenderize the meat and add sweetness to the seasonings.
Easy Pork Carnitas (Oven Baked Citrus Carnitas)
Authentic Pork Carnitas are easy to make and are juicy and crispy at the same time! Roasting in the oven makes the meat SUPER TENDER and a quick trip under the broiler gives you those EXTRA CRISPY bits.
The BEST Homemade Sloppy Joes
Step away from the canned sauce and give these homemade sloppy joes a try! They’re truly the best version of a childhood favorite!
Easy Baby Back Ribs with Dry Rub in the Oven
This recipe for Oven-Baked Baby Back Ribs and Dry Rub is for you if you love BBQ ribs but don’t love standing outside for several hours over a hot grill or are looking for an easy way to cook them in the oven!
Meatloaf Recipe with the Best Glaze
Amazing homemade Meatloaf Recipe. The meatloaf is so tender and juicy on the inside with a sweet and tangy glaze that adds so much flavor to the meatloaf.
The BEST Crockpot Ham
This amazing Crockpot Ham is the BEST slow cooker ham recipe! It's cooked in pineapple juice with a brown sugar glaze featuring Dijon, balsamic vinegar, and honey for an EASY holiday dinner that practically makes itself!
Easy, No-Fuss Thanksgiving Turkey
Not only is this roasted turkey recipe fool-proof and easy to make, it will exceed expectations as the centerpiece of your Thanksgiving feast!
Easy Chicken Pot Pie with Pie Crust
Cast Iron Chicken Pot Pie is the best way to enjoy this CLASSIC comfort food dish.
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