Cornbread Salad With Bacon Cheddar And Ranch Recipes

BACON AND CHEESE CORNBREAD SALAD

Steps:

• Prepare both packages of cornbread according to package instructions, adding 1 cup of shredded cheese to the batter before baking.
• Allow cornbread to cool completely. Crumble into large pieces over a very large bowl.
• Add onion, bell pepper, celery, mayonnaise, garlic salt, and tomatoes to the bowl. Stir gently until completely combined.
• Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
• Just before serving, top with crumbled bacon, additional cheese, and fresh chives.

CORNBREAD SALAD WITH BACON, CHEDDAR, AND RANCH

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 425 F/220 C/Gas 7.
• Put 1 tablespoon of shortening in a 9- or 10-inch skillet and place the skillet in the oven.
• Combine the cornmeal and flour in a large bowl and add the baking powder, soda, and salt.
• In another bowl whisk the buttermilk with the egg and 3 tablespoons of melted butter.
• Take the skillet out of the oven and place it on a rack.
• Combine the dry mixture with the buttermilk mixture and stir to blend well.
• Pour it into the hot skillet and return the skillet to the oven.
• Reduce the oven temperature to 375 F/190 C/Gas 5 and bake the cornbread for 20 to 24 minutes, or until browned and crusty around the edges.
• Remove the cornbread to a rack and cool completely.
• Stir together salad dressing mix, sour cream, and mayonnaise until blended; set aside.
• Combine the chopped tomatoes, bell peppers, and onions. Toss gently.
• Crumble half of the cornbread into a large bowl.
• Top with half each of beans, tomato mixture, bacon, corn, cheese (if using), and dressing mixture. Repeat layers.
• Cover the bowl and chill the salad for at least 3 hours.
• When ready to serve, take it out of the refrigerator and gently stir the mixture.

BACON RANCH PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes; drain.
• Place bacon in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook until evenly brown. Drain and chop.
• In a large bowl, mix mayonnaise, ranch dressing mix, garlic powder, and garlic pepper. Stir in milk until smooth. Place rotini, bacon, tomato, black olives and cheese in bowl and toss to coat with dressing. Cover and chill at least 1 hour in the refrigerator. Toss with additional milk if the salad seems a little dry.

SOUTHERN CORNBREAD SALAD

Steps:

• Prepare and bake cornbread mix according to package directions, using an 8-in. square baking dish. Crumble when cool., Mix sour cream, mayonnaise and salad dressing mix until blended. In a separate bowl, combine tomatoes, peppers and 1/2 cup green onions. , In a 3-qt. glass bowl, layer half of each: cornbread, beans, tomato mixture, cheese, bacon, corn and dressing. Repeat layers. Top with remaining green onions. Refrigerate 3 hours.