How to Make Mexican Cornbread Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

Mexican Cornbread Salad is a delicious and unique dish that combines the flavors of cornbread, veggies, and beans. This salad is perfect for potlucks, picnics, or as a side dish for a Mexican-inspired meal. It's easy to make and can be prepared ahead of time, making it a convenient option for busy weeknights.

The base of this salad is a layer of crumbled cornbread, which adds a sweet and hearty element to the dish. The cornbread is then topped with layers of fresh veggies such as bell...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (8.5 ounce) package corn muffin mix (such as Jiffy®)
  • 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chile peppers, drained
  • ⅓ cup milk
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 (16 ounce) cans pinto beans, drained
  • 1 (16 ounce) bottle Ranch-style salad dressing
  • 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 (15.25 ounce) cans whole kernel corn, drained
  • 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 (3 ounce) can bacon bits
  • 1 (8 ounce) package shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1 green onion, thinly sliced

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs 15 mins
  • Total Time: 3 hrs
  • Servings: 8

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease 6 muffin cups.
  • Mix corn muffin mix, chile peppers, milk, and egg together until combined but still slightly lumpy. Fill the prepared muffin cups 2/3 full.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Let muffins cool for 15 minutes, then crumble into a bowl.
  • Using 1/2 of each ingredient, make layers in a large glass bowl in the following order: muffin crumbs, pinto beans, salad dressing, bell pepper, corn, tomatoes, bacon bits, Cheddar cheese, and green onion. Repeat layers once more.
  • Cover and refrigerate until chilled, about 2 hours.
  • Nutrition

    719 cal.

    • Total Fat: 46g
    • Saturated Fat: 12g
    • Cholesterol: 54mg
    • Sodium: 2258mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 58g
    • Dietary Fiber: 7g
    • Total Sugars: 11g
    • Protein: 22g
    • Vitamin C: 27mg
    • Calcium: 336mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 523mg