Kansas Cornbread Salad Recipe

Name: Kansas Cornbread Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8-1/2 ounces, weight Package Corn Muffin Mix; Additional Required Ingredients Specified By Corn Muffin Mix Package; 10 slices Bacon; 8 ounces, weight Sour Cream; 1 cup Miracle Whip; 1 ounce, weight Packet Ranch Salad Dressing Mix; 3 whole Large Tomatoes, Chopped; 15 ounces, weight Can Pinto Beans, Drained; 15 ounces, weight Can Black Beans, Drained; 2 cans (15 Oz. Size) Corn, Drained; 1 cup Chopped Red Pepper; 1/2 cups Chopped Green Onion; 1/3 bunches Cilantro, Snipped; 2 cups Shredded Colby-jack Cheese

Servings: persons

8-1/2 ounces, weight Package Corn Muffin Mix
Additional Required Ingredients Specified By Corn Muffin Mix Package
10 slices Bacon
8 ounces, weight Sour Cream
1 cup Miracle Whip
1 ounce, weight Packet Ranch Salad Dressing Mix
3 whole Large Tomatoes, Chopped
15 ounces, weight Can Pinto Beans, Drained
15 ounces, weight Can Black Beans, Drained
2 cans (15 Oz. Size) Corn, Drained
1 cup Chopped Red Pepper
1/2 cups Chopped Green Onion
1/3 bunches Cilantro, Snipped
2 cups Shredded Colby-jack Cheese

1
Prepare muffin mix according to package directions. When it's done, cool it and then crumble it up. Set aside.
2
Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, then cool and crumble the bacon and set aside.
3
Combine sour cream, Miracle Whip and dressing mix in a small bowl then set aside.
4
Combine tomatoes, beans, corn, peppers, onions and snipped cilantro in a large bowl; set aside.
5
In a 9x13 glass dish, layer half of the crumbled cornbread, half of the bean mixture, half the bacon and 1 cup of cheese. Spread with half of the dressing mixture. Next, layer on the remaining bean mixture, bacon, dressing, cheese and end with the remaining cornbread crumbles. Cover and chill until you are ready to serve.
6
Enjoy!

1408

kcal

Calories

Fat

140

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8-1/2 ounces, weight Package Corn Muffin Mix, Additional Required Ingredients Specified By Corn Muffin Mix Package, 10 slices Bacon, 8 ounces, weight Sour Cream, and more.

Yes, Kansas Cornbread Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Kansas Cornbread Salad

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Variations & substitutions

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