cornbread salad

Name: Cornbread Salad
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 package(s) Mexican cornbread, plus ingredients per directions; 2 can(s) pinto beans, drained (15.5 oz); 2 can(s) whole kernel corn, drained (15.25 oz each); 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped; 3 - tomatoes, chopped; 6 - 8 - green onions, chopped; ## TOPPING; 2 package(s) ranch dressing mix (1.5 oz each); 2 cup(s) sour cream; 2 cup(s) mayonnaise; 2 cup(s) shredded cheddar cheese; ## VERY TOP; 1 package(s) bacon bits

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Angie Cox

Clarksville, AR

Updated on Jul 18, 2025

I discovered this at an office potluck, and it is wonderful! Great for potlucks, get-togethers, etc. Serves a lot of people. It tastes better if you fix it the night before and refrigerate it overnight.

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Cornbread Salad layered into a baking dish.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

With many flavors and textures, this cornbread salad will be great at summer gatherings. Mexican cornbread is the base, and it has a little spice. But it's topped with a homemade ranch that mellows the flavors. Beans and corn add chewiness and fresh pops of flavor. It's a beautiful layered salad that will serve a crowd.

— The Test Kitchen

prep time 30 Min

cook time 10 Min

method Bake

yield 12 serving(s)

Ingredients

2 packages Mexican cornbread, plus ingredients per directions
2 cans pinto beans, drained (15.5 oz)
2 cans whole kernel corn, drained (15.25 oz each)
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
3 - tomatoes, chopped
6 - 8 - green onions, chopped
TOPPING
2 packages ranch dressing mix (1.5 oz each)
2 cups sour cream
2 cups mayonnaise
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
VERY TOP
1 package bacon bits

How To Make cornbread salad

Step 1

Prepare cornbread as directed on the package; cool.

Step 2

Stir together ranch dressing mix, sour cream, and mayonnaise until blended. Cover and chill until ready to use.
Step 3

Combine chopped tomatoes, bell peppers, and onions. Toss gently.
Step 4

Open the corn and pinto beans; drain. Mix together.
Step 5

Crumble the cornbread into a large rectangle dish (or large bowl).
Step 6

Pour half the beans and corn mixture on the crumbled cornbread and spread evenly.
Step 7

Pour half the onion, pepper, and tomato mixture on top of the beans and corn mixture; spread evenly.
Step 8

Spread half of the ranch on top of the tomato mixture.
Step 9

Top the ranch with half of the shredded cheese and repeat the layers.
Step 10

Top the cheese with bacon bits. Serve immediately or cover and chill for a few hours.
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