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    Updated: Oct 28, 2024 · Published: Jan 26, 2024 · by Angela · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

    What to Serve with Cornbread

    So many recipes pair well with cornbread so never run out of ideas agian. For the best sides, salads, soups, & main dishes to serve with cornbread, try these yummy recipes.

    4 recipes images for what to serve with cornbread ribs, soup, pulled pork and fried fish

    All of these recipes go well with whatever form of cornbread you are making. So if you love a classic southern recipe or something else like hushpuppies, cornpone, corn cakes, griddle cakes, batter bread, or Jiffy corn pudding, all of these recipes are what to serve with your favorite cornbread

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    • Unique Cornbread Recipe Ideas
    • Soup & Salad Recipes
    • Best Side Dishes
    • Best Main Courses
    • More Recipe Roundups

    Unique Cornbread Recipe Ideas

    If you love cornbread and miss it due to a low-carb, diabetic, or keto diet, fret no more. My Keto Cornbread Chaffles has all the flavors of cornbread. They are easy to make and only net carbs each.

    For a sweet corn pudding recipe that is an ultra-moist cornbread try my Green Chile Sweet Corn Casserole. In summer I personally love warm cornbread slathered with butter and a drizzle of Hot Honey with everything we make in our smoker.

    Green Chile Sweet Cornbread Casserole on a plate.
    Green Chile Sweet Corn Casserole

    Soup & Salad Recipes

    Here are some great soup and salad ideas that go well with cornbread. Serving these recipes with cornbread makes a wonderful lunch or a light dinner. Whether you want something vegetarian, gluten-free, keto, low-carb, or comforting, here are the best soups and salads to serve with cornbread.

    Healthy Slow Cooker Cabbage Roll Soup (low-carb & keto)
    For an easy unstuffed cabbage roll soup, this slow cooker recipe is the best. The rich tomato broth with spices flavors the ground beef & cabbage. It has riced cauliflower for a healthy low-carb, keto, paleo, Whole30, and grain-free version that everyone will love.
    Slow Cooker Cabbage Roll Soup
    two bowls filled with cabbage roll soup plus crackers and a spoon.
    Slow Cooker Hungarian Goulash
    This traditional Hungarian goulash is a hearty stew with a bright flavorful paprika broth. Classic goulash is packed with tender beef & vegetables, no pasta or macaroni in this one. Enjoy this comforting Eastern European recipe that is so easy to make thanks to your Crock-Pot
    Slow Cooker Hungarian Goulash
    Slow Cooker Hungarian Goulash recipe card bowl crackers spoon and red napkin
    Roasted Cherry Tomato Soup
    The most amazing roasted cherry tomato soup is an easy recipe that only takes 30 minutes. It's creamy, savory, rich & tastes gourmet. A touch of garlic & basil makes this an Italian classic. Serve with grilled cheese for lunch or as a starter for dinner. Simple ingredients like summer ripe fresh red tomatoes, onion, & garlic are oven-cooked, simmered, & blended for a chunky or smooth soup. Gluten-free, low-carb, & keto-friendly too!
    Roasted Cherry Tomato Soup
    Two bowls of homemade soup made with cherry tomatoes basil and cream.
    Slow Cooker Potato Leek Soup
    Slow cooker potato leek soup is a rich & creamy soup that is wonderful for lunch or a first course at dinner. Leeks and potatoes are a classic combination for a hearty yet smooth soup. It has a bit of cayenne for some heat that pairs well with the heavy cream for balance.
    Slow Cooker Potato Leek Soup
    Slow Cooker Potato Leek Soup overhead
    Easy Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Soup
    Sweet, creamy, and rich butternut squash soup is comfort in a bowl. This low-carb recipe is great for those on a keto diet.
    Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Soup
    Easy Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Soup
    Slow Cooker Chicken and Corn Soup
    For a hearty soup, this easy slow cooker chicken and corn soup is just the thing you need. It is creamy & filling packed with sweet corn, tender chicken, and vegetables. It is a complete comforting meal in a bowl perfect for lunch or dinner.
    Slow Cooker Chicken & Corn Soup
    Slow Cooker Chicken & Corn Soup recipe card bowl of soup and crackers
    Pot Pie Soup
    Homemade creamy pot pie soup is an easy recipe that is tasty with any savory protein filling like chicken, turkey, beef, ham, or a vegetarian option.
    Pot Pie Soup
    Pot Pie Soup featured overhead close up
    Dutch Oven Chicken Stew
    Nohting like a comforting bowl of chicken stew made in the dutch oven. This simple one pot meal is loaded with juicy chunks of chicken breast, tender potatoes, hearty vegetables, & a rich creamy broth. A complete meal in a bowl to warm up any cold winter or fall day.
    Dutch Oven Chicken Stew
    Bowl of chicken stew with vegetables.
    Instant Pot Cream of Celery Soup
    For the best homemade cream of celery soup, make it in the Instant Pot. It is a creamy, rich, and comforting recipe. As a bonus, this cream of celery soup is keto, gluten-free, grain-free, & low-carb.   
    Instant Pot Cream of Celery Soup
    Instant Pot Cream of Celery Soup featured overhead of bowl full of soup topped with parsley sprig and crackers to the side and a spoon on the right all on top a green cloth napkin recipe card image
    Easy Vegetable Rice Soup (vegetarian & gluten-free)
    An easy vegetable rice soup that is vegetarian and full of flavor. This recipe uses vegetable broth, fresh vegetables, tomatoes, rice, and seasonings for a hearty vegan soup that everyone will love.
    Easy Vegetable Rice Soup
    Vegetarian Rice Soup featured postcard template
    Simple Spinach Salad
    Toss together this quick & easy simple spinach salad in just minutes. The crunchy croutons are made from scratch & with a homemade dijon vinaigrette this is the best recipe hands down. It's a fresh & healthy side dish that goes with any meal or enjoy for lunch. Pile on some protein for an entree dinner.
    Simple Spinach Salad
    Glass serving bowl with a quick & easy spinach salad with simple ingredients.
    Strawberry Arugula Salad
    For a fresh & fun summer salad, this strawberry arugula salad is a seasonal favorite. This easy arugula salad with fresh strawberries, salty macadamia nuts, & ribbons of parmesan cheese is sweet, crunchy, nutty, peppery, & savory. Drizzle with a homemade honey balsamic dressing & there's no turning back. Gluten-free, healthy, & great for lunch or served with grilled or smoked meats for dinner.
    Strawberry Arugula Salad
    Strawberry Arugula Salad on a platter with serving utensils.
    Broccoli Salad with Apples & Cheese
    This healthy broccoli salad with carrots, raisins, apples, and cheese is amazing. The creamy greek yogurt dressing is low-fat and made without mayo. It is tangy, crisp, fresh, and sweet in every bite. It holds up great for potlucks and barbecues. It is even great as a leftover, unlike other salads.
     
    Broccoli Apple Salad
    Broccoli Apple Salad with Greek Yogurt Dressing (no mayo) overhead featured

    Best Side Dishes

    When completing a meal you may enjoy 2-3 side dishes. There are vegetable, potato, and other sides including gluten-free, vegan, low-carb, and kid-approved recipes.

    Slow Cooker Collard Greens
    Tender slow cooker collard greens are perfectly seasoned for a delicious southern side dish. These bacon-cooked greens are tender, rich, and full of flavor. There is no easier recipe.
    Slow Cooker Collard Greens with Bacon
    Greens in a bowl ready to eat
    Air Fryer Green Beans
    In just 10 minutes, this recipe for crispy air fryer green beans is the best. This simple side dish with few ingredients is quick & easy.
    Air Fryer Green Beans
    Air Fryer green beans plated with fresh lemon.
    Caramelized Brussel sprouts with Brown Sugar, Bacon, & Blue Cheese
    Caramelized Brussel sprouts with brown sugar are a wonderful simple side dish.  To make Brussel sprouts even more wonderful add bacon and blue cheese for a sweet, salty, creamy, and nutty delight. 
    Brussel Sprouts with Bacon, Brown Sugar, & Blue Cheese
    Caramelized Brussel Sprouts with Brown Sugar, Bacon, & Blue Cheese featured overhead
    Low-Carb Keto Creamed Spinach Casserole
    Creamed spinach is a tasty low-carb steakhouse restaurant favorite. This easy keto recipe is the best spinach casserole side dish.
    Low-Carb Creamed Spinach Casserole
    Low-Carb Keto Creamed Spinach Casserole featured overhead
    Air Fryer Broccolini with Lemon & Parmesan
    Broccolini is crispy thanks to the air fryer. It is all dressed up with fresh lemon & parmesan. This garlicky recipe is savory, salty, & bright with a punch of citrus.  You'll love this Italian-inspired fresh vegetable side dish or appetizer.
    Air Fryer Broccolini
    Platter of air fryer broccolini with lemon and parmesan.
    Roasted Potatoes & Broccoli
    Two yummy side dishes in one sheet pan recipe - oven roasted potatoes & broccoli florets are the ultimate pairing. The spice mix add a ton of flavor & it pairs with anything from fish to chicken or beef. This easy vegetable side takes little prep & the small pieces cook fast in the oven. This simple yet fancy recipe is vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, & dairy-free.
    Roasted Potatoes & Broccoli
    Serving plate piled high with roasted potato chunks and broccoli florets.
    Air Fryer Baked Potatoes
    For the best air fryer baked potatoes, try this quick & easy recipe. In half the time get yummy crispy skin & fluffy hot insides for topping. This simple side dish is an American classic due to its simplicity & versatility. All the steps for time and temperature for air frying plus topping, storing, & reheating.
    Air Fryer Baked Potato
    Air Fryer Baked Potatoes with toppings on a plate.
    Toaster Oven Baked Potato
    Making baked potatoes in the toaster oven is an easy and delicious way to cook this classic side dish. The skin turns out crispy and the inside is soft and fluffy. If your toaster oven has a convection setting, this baked potato recipe is super quick
    Toaster Oven Baked Potato
    Toaster Oven Baked Potato topped recipe card with sour cream butter and fresh parsley
    Air Fryer Frozen Crinkle French Fries
    For an easy foolproof method for cooking frozen crinkle-cut french fries in the air fryer, try this recipe. They will be hot, crispy, and yummy with just the right amount of time to cook in the air fryer. Plus delicious dips and seasonings to add for the best air fryer french fries.
    Air Fryer Crinkle Fries
    Air Fryer Frozen Crinkle French Fries recipe card plate with ketchup ready to eat
    Whipped Sweet Potatoes
    For a comforting side dish, these whipped sweet potatoes really hit the spot. They are fluffy and sweet with a hint of nutmeg. Perfect to serve with Thanksgiving turkey, Christmas roast, Easter Ham, or any family dinner or holiday.
    Whipped Sweet Potatoes
    Whipped Sweet Potatoes featured recipe card image of 2 ramekins with whipped orange sweet potatoes topped with a sprig of parsley and spoon and napkin
    Deep-Fried Sweet Potato Fries
    Homemade deep-fried sweet potato fries are a quick and easy family favorite recipe. This fantastic method to deep fry & season them makes the best appetizer or side dish.
    Sweet Potato Fries
    Deep Fried Sweet Potato Fries featured overhead of plate of fries and dipping sauce
    Old-Fashioned Baked Macaroni & Cheese with Bacon
    Creamy macaroni & cheese with caramelized onions & bacon is a classic old-fashioned recipe. The best homemade baked mac and cheese begins with a traditional roux, 3 kinds of cheese & al dente elbow pasta. This family-favorite casserole recipe is creamy, comforting, & simple to make.
    Mac & Cheese with Bacon
    casserole dish with baked 3 cheese mac and cheese topped with bacon
    Chicken Broth Rice
    For a flavorful 30-minute side, make 3 ingredient chicken broth rice. It's better than using just water, a buttery rich simple recipe. It's a comforting recipe similar to a no pasta/gluten-free Rice-a-Roni copycat. Made in a skillet & not a pot or rice cooker, the toasted rice flavor is the best.
    Chicken Broth Rice
    Bowl with long grain rice with broth piled high and chopsticks resting on the edge.
    3 images of what to serve with cornbrread recipes for beef stew grilled chicken and kale salad

    Best Main Courses

    Cornbread can make the meal. All of these amazing main dishes go well with your favorite fresh-baked cornbread.

    These dinner recipes include vegetarian, low-carb, keto, gluten-free, and healthy options. I have included CrockPot, Instant Pot, & delicious BBQ. So whether you want some chicken, seafood, steak, pork, or a meatless meal, these are the best recipe ideas to serve with cornbread.

    Fried Buttermilk Chicken Tenders
    For the crispiest fried buttermilk chicken tenders, this Southern recipe is the best. Juicy on the inside & crunchy on the outside every time. A family favorite for dinner, lunch, or as a party appetizer. In less than 30 minutes this homemade version is ready - and so much better than frozen or fast food!
    Fried Buttermilk Chicken Tenders
    Stack of buttermilk marinade chicken tenders battered and fried.
    Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Tenders
    For the ultimate crispy & spicy air fryer buffalo chicken tenders, look no further. Crunchy on the outside, juicy on the inside. This easy 20-minute recipe is sure to become a new favorite in your home. The best homemade crunchy breaded chicken & is healthier than fried in oil.
    Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Tenders
    Air Fryer Crispy Spicy Buffalo Chicken Tenders plated
    Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Tenders
    The best bacon-wrapped chicken tenders is a must-try recipe. The seasoned chicken is wrapped in bacon for a juicy, savory, & salty combination that is a meat lover's dream. This easy recipe is great for dinner or appetizers and is keto, low-carb, gluten-free, & paleo.
    Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Tenders
    Plated chicken tenders wrapped in crispy bacon and blue cheese dip on the side.
    Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Chicken 
    In 3 hours this quick & easy recipe for Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Chicken is ready! Just 5 minutes prep & this dump & go recipe is done. A Southern classic recipe made in the CrockPot for saucy, tender, & moist shredded chicken with a tangy vinegar flavor that is sweet, spicy, & sour. Enjoy on a bun, soft roll, or plated with your favorite sides. Pile on some coleslaw for a traditional pairing. Gluten-free, keto, low-carb, & healthy options in this yummy party favorite. Serve for Super Bowl, potlucks, game day, & holidays.
    Slow Cooker Pulled BBQ Chicken
    Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Chicken on a soft roll.
    Creamy Lemon Dill Butter Chicken 
    Pan-seared chicken in a creamy lemon dill butter sauce is rich, decadent, & fabulous. The balance of cream, citrus, fresh herbs, and juicy chicken thighs is simple to make yet tastes gourmet. This easy one-pan recipe is fast enough for a weeknight dinner but also gourmet enough for a special occasion.
    Creamy Lemon Dill Butter Chicken
    Creamy lemon and dill butter sauce over chicken thighs in a skillet.
    Grilled Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
    The best grilled boneless skinless chicken thighs are easy to make for summer cookout perfection. They have a sweet and spicy dry rub that adds so much flavor. These yummy chicken thighs come out juicy and cook in less than 15 minutes for a quick meal. Chicken thighs are great for meal planning to add to salads, soups, sandwiches, and wraps for lunch or dinner.
    Grilled Chicken Thighs
    A plate with 3 grilled boneless chicken thighs will grill marks and parsley on top.
    How Long to Smoke a Chicken at 225°F
    Everything you need to know to cook a whole chicken in the smoker at 225° (107C). Follow this easy recipe for the best smoked chicken. The seasoned skin gets crispy & brown while the inside meat remains tender and juicy. Ideal for any beginner, this quick prep recipe is great for parties, Father's Day, game day, Super Bowl, weekends in summer, & spring cookouts.
    Whole Smoked Chicken at 225°F
    Whole Smoked Chicken in a glass baking dish.
    Smoked Beef Short Ribs
    The best way to make short ribs in my mind is in the smoker.  The low and slow method of smoking meat breaks down the meat and renders the fat for the most delicate fall-off-the-bone short ribs you will have ever had. 
    Smoked Beef Short Ribs
    Smoked Beef Short Ribs featured portrait plate of ribs in the center and parsley and napkin utensils in the top left
    Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak
    This slow cooker Salisbury steak recipe is easy, tasty, and simply the best. The creamy mushroom gravy is so rich and comforts the soul.  
    Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak & Gravy
    plated sailsbury steak with peas and mashed potatoes and gravy
    Slow Cooker No-Bean Chili
    Slow cooker no-bean chili simmers in rich tomatoes and spices. Ground beef and crispy bacon plus fun delicious toppings is the ideal low-carb keto chili. Set your CrockPot for a spicy chili that hearty & comforting.
    Slow Cooker No Bean Chili
    Slow Cooker Beef & Bacon Chili featured
    Grilled Tri-Tip
    Perfectly grilled tri-tip is so easy with this recipe. The seasoned beef roast is tender, juicy, & a steak lover's dream. Everything you need to know to sear, grill, rest, slice, & serve the best tri-tip you have ever had. Recipe for how to cook tri-tip over indirect heat slowly on a gas or propane grill. Plus info on charcoal, pellet, or a smoker.
    Grilled Tri-Tip Steak
    Grilled Tri-tip roast sliced and medium-cooked beef on a plate.
    Creamy Dijon Pork Chops
    The pan sauce for the creamy dijon pork chop recipe is seriously amazing. In just 30 minutes this recipe for thin cut boneless pork chops in a rich French-inspired dijon & herb sauce is ready to indulge in.
    Creamy Dijon Pork Chops
    Skillet with creamy dijon sauce and boneless pork chops.
    Pulled Pork Burger
    For the best juicy & sauced Pulled Pork Burger, try this recipe. The shredded meat piled high on a bun is a hearty sandwich everyone will love. The seasoned & slow smoked pork butter or pork shoulder makes for the best moist & flavorful meat. Add your favorite smoky, sweet, or spicy BBQ sauce or a pile of creamy coleslaw. Enjoy for lunch, dinner, summer cookouts, Super Bowl game day, camping, parties, or tailgating.
    Pulled Pork
    Burger Bun piled with pulled pork and barbecue sauce.
    Air Fryer Pork Chops (no breading)
    This quick & easy recipe for air fryer pork chops cooks in 20 minutes. The seasoned thick-cut pork chops are juicy & tender with a caramelized crust. This is the best way to make pork chops without breading in the air fryer. Great for gluten-free, keto, low-carb, and healthy diabetic-friendly diets.
    Air Fryer Pork Chops
    Air Fryer Pork Chops (no breading) cooked with a dry rub on the crust.
    Air Fryer Frozen Breaded Fish
    There is no better way to cook frozen fish fillets than the air fryer. The best hot & crispy breaded fish is ready in minutes. Quick, easy, & tasty.
    Air Fryer Frozen Fish Fillets
    air fried breaded fish on a plate with ranch dip
    Pan-Seared Shrimp
    Juicy pan-seared shrimp in a lemon butter garlic sauce is a quick recipe perfect for any meal or as an appetizer. This easy shellfish recipe is rich, buttery, & decadent.
    Pan-Seared Shrimp
    Overhead image of a frying pan filled with cooked shrimp in butter sauce.

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