45 BEST Dishes to Serve with Cornbread

Sweet, spicy, and colorful, this Texas Jalapeño Jelly recipe adds a little kick to sweet or savory cornbread.

Level up a piece of cornbread with a smear of Texas Roadhouse Cinnamon Honey Butter and a drizzle of honey.

This spicy, salty Crunchy Chili Crisp is the perfect accompaniment to your favorite cornbread recipes.

Hot Honey infused with red chili pepper flakes creates a sweet and spicy glaze that's absolutely delicious with homemade cornbread.

Chicken & Dirty Rice with kidney beans and tomatoes and the smoky flavors of chili powder and cumin is an easy, hearty, filling one-pot chicken dinner.

One Pan Macaroni & Cheese with Breadcrumbs is super creamy and so easy to make. No need to boil the pasta or make a roux.

Super easy 2-ingredient Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken breasts are slow-cooked until tender and juicy in a tangy barbecue sauce. Corn bread is the perfect side dish to serve with the savory taste of zesty BBQ sauce.

Marinated Chicken Wings are tossed in an easy-to-make, super flavorful homemade sauce, then oven-baked until golden brown and slightly crispy. When paired with a hearty salad, side dish, and corn muffins or cornbread, you'll have one satisfying dinner.

Crispy golden brown Oven-Baked Chicken Thighs are simple to prep and easy to make! These chicken thighs are juicy on the inside and packed with flavor. Simple ingredients make a delicious and easy chicken dinner that you’ll want to make again and again!

These hearty and tender CrockPot Pinto Beans are cooked low and slow with liquid smoke, turkey tails, soy sauce, and spices which pack in loads of flavor. Classic dish to serve traditional cornbread.

This Instant Pot Mexican Carnitas recipe is going to be your new favorite easy meal to serve your family. Use the leftovers in different ways like a taco bowl, sandwich filling, or any of your favorite recipes. Great meal planning option for busy families.

Slow Cooker Baked Beans with ham simmer slowly in a rich, savory sauce -- perfect for sopping up with a slice of fluffy cornbread.

This Brown Sugar Pork Tenderloin recipe is flavorful and tender with rich maple flavor. Easy enough to whip up any night of the week, this baked pork tenderloin pairs perfectly with cornbread.

These Apple Pork Chops are browned in butter, then simmered in the most delicious cider sauce with fresh apples and sage. Classic comfort food dinner that’s quick to make and always gets rave reviews!

These Fall-Off-the-Bone Baby Back Ribs are the best ever! Tender ribs that literally melt in your mouth on the first bite.

A quick and easy meal for busy evenings, this Collard Greens and Black Eyed Peas recipe is simple to pull together in about 30 minutes! This recipe is vegetarian or vegan and easily gluten free.

This easy Shrimp and Grits with Andouille Sausage is a Southern favorite! Cajun-seasoned shrimp, chicken andouille sausage, hearty veggies, and cheesy grits create a delicious and hearty meal.

With a hint of cocoa powder, espresso, and honey, this unique Chocolate Chili recipe is rich and complex-flavored without being overly heavy. It comes together in one pot in just 30 minutes!

Rich, hearty One-Pot Chili Con Carne is flavorful, feeds a crowd, and freezes well. Easy to make on the stovetop or in the slow cooker -- perfect dinner to warm you up on a cold night.

White Bean Pumpkin Turkey Chili is packed with vegetables, ground turkey, pumpkin puree, warm spices, and tender white beans.

Crockpot Beef Chili is a tasty answer to the what’s for dinner dilemma. With only a few key ingredients to toss into the slow cooker in the morning, you can come home to a hot meal the whole family will love.

Flavorful chili ready to eat in an hour? Why yes, it is possible with this Buffalo Chicken Chili recipe! Ground chicken, black beans, and hot sauce come together in this hearty one pot meal.

Slow Cooker Jalapeno Popper Chicken Chili has great flavor thanks to the combination of ground turkey, bacon, fire roasted tomatoes, and a few other pantry staple ingredients. This chili recipe is absolutely delicious and the perfect meal for a nice chilly day (no pun intended).

Spaghetti with Chili, or Cincinnati Chili, features a meaty chili served over tender spaghetti and topped with sour cream and cheese. It’s a unique and hearty dish perfect for a cool evening!

This is our take on the classic (modern) Texas Chili. This recipe is a nod to the authentic southern specialty and is made completely from scratch, including the chile powders! If you are looking for the real deal without any shortcuts, then you will love our version of Texas chili.

Turkey Bell Pepper Chili is a delicious, colorful, and healthy meal. Full of lean protein and veggies, this will become one of your go-to chili recipes!

This one-pot Vegetarian Sweet Potato Quinoa Chili recipe is loaded with veggies and good-for-you ingredients. It’s healthy, delicious, and a perfect warm and comforting food.

Cream Cheese Chicken Chili is an easy, creamy chili you can make in the Crock Pot. Filled with a variety of different flavors and textures from salsa verde, beans, hominy, corn, and tender fall-apart chicken, this hearty, creamy chili recipe is sure to tantalize your taste buds.

This delicious Pot Pie Soup recipe is easy to make and picky eater approved. It’s flexible and can be made with or without chicken for a great veggie or meatless Monday option

When there's a chill in the air, this Chili's copycat Southwest Chicken Soup is sure to warm you up. Packed with tender shredded chicken in a chipotle, tomato broth with just the right amount of veggies and warm spices, this soup screams Southwest goodness! Perfect quick dinner in under 30 minutes.

There is plenty of old-fashioned flavor in this Instant Pot Navy Bean Soup. The pressure cook method results in a creamy, satisfying and super wholesome soup without the need to soak the beans in advance.

Healthy Mexican Bean Soup is a warming, hearty soup that's packed with Mexican flavors. It's low in oil (can even be made oil-free) yet ultra creamy and delicious. The best part is that this soup takes less than 30 minutes to prepare!

Deconstructed stuffed bell peppers in a delicious, beef broth! Simple, tasty, and easy weeknight meal with plenty of leftovers for lunch the next day. Delicious served with cheese and sour cream, if desired.

This is the most delicious Curried Cauliflower Soup made with good-for-your-health vegetables. It’s vegan, gluten-free and is ready in less than 30 minutes!

Enjoy cheeseburgers in soup form with this recipe for the Best Cheeseburger Soup! Ground beef is cooked with vegetables and potatoes in a creamy broth loaded with cheddar cheese -- all the flavors of your favorite burger!

Savory, homemade chicken noodle soup comes together in just 45 minutes with simple seasonings, fresh veggies, shredded chicken, and big egg noodles. Easy, healthy weeknight recipe with delicious leftovers for lunch the next day.

Gently spiced Panera Corn Chowder is a delicious, wholesome creamy chowder. Perfect paired with warm cornbread for the true corn lover.

Mexican Lentil Soup is a simple, delicious dish that's packed with nutritious lentils and lots of veggies. Serve with a side of cornbread for a match made in heaven.

This creamy and Easy Potato Soup is the ultimate comfort meal for a cool day. This recipe is made from simple and affordable ingredients transformed into a warm pot of creamy goodness.

This creamy, savory Butternut Squash Apple Soup is the the perfect meal to enjoy with your favorite type of cornbread. You can dip it into this thick, flavorful bowl of soup or crumble your cornbread on top.

This Turmeric Chicken Soup is packed with healthy vegetables, herbs, and spices that are nourishing and warming. It's very easy to make and the perfect lunch or light dinner for the whole family.

The meat in Beef Bourguignon is cooked low and slow for an incredibly tender melt-in-your-mouth meal that's overflowing with rich flavor. It's certainly a step up from regular beef stew!

This Spicy Turkey Stew is a fragrant dish loaded with spices and healthy vegetables. It's a hearty meal, perfect for a weeknight dinner or special occasions. Easy one-pan weeknight dinner that is dairy-free, gluten-free and low histamine.

This hearty mixed bean and vegetable stew is packed with plant-based protein, fiber, and nutrients. A frugal pantry-friendly vegan stew ready in under 40 minutes -- crock pot and Instant Pot methods included. Gluten-free, dairy-free, meat-free, grain-free!

Mushroom Stew is the perfect cozy family dinner everyone will love! This one pot comfort food dish is full of rich umami and savory flavors, and goes perfectly with cornbread.