Cornbread is a comfort food that goes well with stews, ribs, soups, and beans. A little cornbread on the side, whether sweet or savory, can complement the tastes of your dinner. But what should that lunch consist of? We have 8 delectable suggestions for you.

8 Dishes to Eat With Cornbread

1. Beef Stew

2. Chicken Tortilla Soup

3. BBQ Ribs

4. Chilli

5. Butter and Honey

6. Cheese Spread

7. Baked Beans

8. Cabbage Soup

Beef Stew

Preparation Time: 2 hours

Tip: Great for using leftover vegetables

Beef stew pairs well with cornbread because it is thick, robust, and satisfying, and the stock is ideal for dipping cornbread in. Did we mention it’s also really simple to make?

For a fast and easy recipe, omit the marinate and season the beef with salt and pepper. After seasoning the meat, place it in a big pan and cover with water, broth, or wine.

Allow it to simmer for approximately an hour and a half on low heat. Cook until the meat is cooked, then add the veggies.

Carrots, onions, peas, potatoes, and mushrooms may all be added to the stew. If the consistency is too thick, add a cup of boiling water or broth to the pan.

Season with salt, pepper, bay leaves, and thyme.

If you want to make a wonderful stew but don’t have any beef on hand, you may substitute chicken or pig. If you replace the beef with tofu and mushrooms, you can simply make this recipe vegan.

Chicken Tortilla Soup

Preparation Time: 30-90 minutes, depending on how the chicken is cooked.

Purchase pre-roasted chicken to save cooking time.

This soup has everything you might want: veggies, spices, and succulent chicken.

To begin, sauté chopped onions and garlic in a saucepan. You may also add courgettes or mushrooms.

Season your vegetables with chili powder, cumin, and salt to taste. If you want a hotter soup, throw a whole jalapeño in the pot.

Cover a whole chicken with vegetable broth or water in a saucepan. If you’re using raw chicken, cook it for 60 to 90 minutes. Cook until the meat thermometer reads 180 degrees Fahrenheit, or until the flesh is removed from the bones.

If you use pre-roasted chicken, you just need to cook it for 30 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.

When the chicken is done, take it from the saucepan and shred it into smaller pieces. Pour the soup into serving dishes and top with chicken pieces, tortilla bits, and any desired garnishes.

For a tart kick, add fresh lime juice to the broth. For a great supper, serve with a couple pieces of cornbread.

Also see: How to Serve Chicken Tortilla Soup

BBQ Ribs

Time to prepare: 4-5 hours, depending on the marinade.

Use an air fryer to have your ribs ready in half an hour.

The marinade is everything with ribs, and we have the recipe for the ultimate mixture.

In a saucepan, combine chili powder, oregano, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder, along with a touch of brown sugar. Sugar softens the pork and allows the spices to penetrate the ribs more thoroughly. Coat the ribs with the spice mixture and refrigerate for several hours or overnight.

Prepare your grill and cook the ribs for 10 minutes. Serve with buttered cornmeal after they’re done. The cornbread’s sweetness matches the fiery ribs well.

If you don’t want to deal with the effort of prepping a grill, air-fry your ribs for a quick fix. Line the tray with parchment paper to make cleaning easy, then add the ribs. They will be ready in 30 minutes.

Chilli

Preparation Time: 45-50 minutes

Tip: You can use store-bought chili seasoning

Chili and cornbread are a winning combination. If you get the seasoning right, this flavor-packed meal is quite simple to create. If you’re not accustomed to cooking with spices, start with a chili mix.

Heat some olive oil in a big saucepan over medium heat and add the onions and the meat. Season with chili powder, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, and cumin after the meat is done. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Stir until all of the scents are combined before adding the chopped tomatoes, broth, and pre-cooked kidney beans. We also recommend adding tomato paste and a sprinkle of sugar for sweetness.

Allow it to boil for 30 to 40 minutes before serving with shredded cheddar cheese. You’ll be unable to resist dipping your cornbread in this delicious soup.

To make this dish vegan, use plant-based ground beef and vegetable broth.

Butter and Honey

Preparation Time: 5 minutes

Tip: You can make it vegan by using vegan butter and honey replacements.

Sometimes the easiest way to eat cornbread is with honey and butter. Cut your bread into slices and sprinkle some butter on each one. Toast them in a toaster or pan until the surface is toasty and crispy. Drizzle with your preferred honey and enjoy!

Vegan substitutes for butter and honey are simple to find. Spread the vegan butter over your cornbread and experiment with other honey substitutes such as molasses, tahini, or maple syrup to determine which works best for you.

Cheese Spread

Preparation Time: 5 minutes

Add jalapenos or cranberries to make it spicy or sweet.

Bring all of the weird pieces of cheese you have left in your fridge to make a spread.

You may use whatever cheese you choose, but the finest spread has two soft, two hard, and one creamy cheese as a basis.

To begin, grate the solid cheeses in a large mixing basin and blend with the cream cheese. Mix with your preferred spices.

We suggest onion powder, chili flakes, and garlic powder. Finally, drizzle with two spoonful of mayonnaise and top with finely chopped parsley. After that, give it a nice stir and you’re done.

By replacing cheeses or adding more ingredients, you may experiment with various taste combinations. Chopped jalapenos offer a fiery bite, while dried cranberries complement the spread’s sweetness. You may also add extra protein by crushing some walnuts.

Make cornbread in cupcake molds and top with your cheese mixture for a tasty snack.

Baked Beans

Preparation Time: 1.5 hours

To save cooking time, use canned or pre-cooked beans.

There’s so much flavor. This meal is both sweet and salty because to the syrupy sauce and the earthy taste of the beans.

Begin by preheating the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius). Meanwhile, heat the pan with olive oil and add the minced onions and garlic. For a hotter meal, add some chopped peppers.

In a bowl, combine the BBQ sauce, mustard, and ketchup for the sauce; don’t worry, it won’t be too sweet. Replace the ready-made sauces with tomatoes, vinegar, and a sprinkle of brown sugar if you prefer to cook the beans the traditional way.

Add the sauce to the skillet and cook until it thickens to a gravy-like consistency.

After that, add your beans. You may prepare your beans ahead of time or use canned beans for a faster cooking time. Remove from the heat after a few minutes of stirring.

Bake the dish for 30 minutes, or until it is ready to serve. For more taste and texture, top with bacon pieces and cornmeal crumbs.

Cabbage Soup

Preparation Time: 30 minutes

Tip: Use any leftover vegetables in the fridge

Cabbage is an underappreciated vegetable high in vitamins C and K. It produces a hearty soup that goes well with cornbread.

In a large saucepan, toss chopped carrots, celery, and onion with olive oil. You may add your favorite veggies, such as broccoli, celery, or cauliflower. Season with salt, black pepper, and chile pepper to taste.

Bring your veggies to a simmer in enough chicken stock or water to cover them. To make a sweeter soup, add tomatoes, beans, or corn. Because cabbages wilt quickly, add them last.

This soup may be made with whatever cabbage you choose or have in the back of your fridge. Red cabbages have an earthy flavor that complements this soup well, but napa or bok choy may also be used.

Conclusion

Cornbread is a gluten-free bread that everyone loves. It complements both sweet and savory tastes. It goes well with cabbage or chicken tortilla soup, chili, baked beans, and meat stews.

You can’t go wrong with it; dip it in your favorite soup, use it to scrape the edges of a stew, or top it with cheese dips. It’s also good with butter and honey for a quick yet delightful snack.