Cornmeal Recipes

Southern-style beer batter with cornmeal and flour that doubles as a marinade for shrimp or fish. Soak it, fry it, and get a crunchy golden crust every single time.

Texas-style pecan pie with a secret cornmeal addition for texture, both light and dark corn syrup for depth, and vanilla butternut extract. Gooey, crunchy, and piled with whipped cream.

Blue corn sopapillas made with whole wheat flour, blue cornmeal, yeast, and honey. Rolled thin and fried until puffy and golden, these New Mexican pillows of dough are irresistible drizzled with honey.

Blueberry corn bread with fresh or frozen berries baked into a golden cornmeal batter. Lightly sweet, tender, and ready in 45 minutes from an 8x8 pan.

Garlic bagels with a double hit of garlic powder and fresh minced garlic baked right into the dough. Bread machine kneaded, boiled for chew, and baked golden. A garlic lover's breakfast dream.

Cornmeal-crusted Cajun catfish served over a sweet-and-spicy strawberry sauce made with preserves, horseradish, hot sauce, and red wine vinegar. A bold Southern fish dish that surprises.

Personal veggie pizzas on honey wheat crust with broccoli, yellow pepper, roma tomatoes, fresh basil, and melted provolone. Three crispy pies in 30 minutes flat.

This classic braided egg bread rises twice for a pillowy, golden loaf brushed with egg wash and sprinkled with sesame seeds. A Shabbat staple that fills your whole house with the irresistible scent of fresh-baked bread.

Cheddar cornmeal muffins with buttermilk, melted butter, and a hint of cayenne. Golden-topped, tender, and loaded with sharp cheese. A savory muffin for brunch or alongside chili.

Cheesy grits Florentine with creamy spinach, sharp cheddar, sour cream, and crumbled bacon. A Southern-meets-Italian side dish with nutmeg-warmed greens folded through quick grits.

Layers of homemade cornmeal tortillas, seasoned ground beef, and melted cheddar bake into a hearty Mexican casserole that feeds a crowd on busy weeknights.

Hearty chicken pot pie with mushrooms, carrots, potatoes, and celery in a creamy thyme gravy, crowned with a golden cornmeal muffin crust. A Southern twist on a comfort classic.

Ground beef and kidney bean chili served inside a golden Parmesan choux pastry bowl baked in a heart-shaped or round pan. A show-stopping one-dish dinner that's easier than it looks.

Cilantro Waffle Chips with Chunky Guacamole recipe

Southern spoonbread with sweet corn kernels, sharp cheddar, and crumbled bacon, lifted by whipped egg whites for a soufflé-like rise. Spoon it from the casserole onto plates as a side or light main.

Cornmeal and corn kernel cakes spiced with cumin, green chilies, and hot sauce, pan-fried in butter and topped with a fresh sweet pepper and lime-cilantro relish.