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Paula Deen Cornbread Salad - Classic Southern Layered Recipe

This Paula Deen cornbread salad brings together the best of Southern comfort food in one spectacular layered dish with crumbled cornbread, fresh vegetables, and creamy ranch dressing. The colorful layers create a stunning visual appeal that's perfect for potlucks and family dinners, with the cornbread soaking up the dressing while maintaining its texture.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 batch of cornbread, baked and cooled
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 packet ranch dressing mix
  • 1 can (15 oz) corn, drained
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
  • 2 tomatoes, seeded and chopped
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 8 slices turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Bake your cornbread according to package directions or your favorite recipe. Allow it to cool completely, then crumble it into bite-sized pieces.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, and ranch dressing mix until smooth and well combined.
  3. In a large glass bowl or trifle dish, start with a layer of crumbled cornbread. Top with a layer of black beans, followed by corn, bell peppers, onion, and tomatoes. Drizzle with about one-third of the ranch dressing.
  4. Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used, ending with a final drizzle of dressing.
  5. Sprinkle the shredded cheese and crumbled turkey bacon over the top. Garnish with fresh parsley.
  6. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld together.

Notes

For extra flavor, toast the cornbread cubes in the oven for 10 minutes before assembling the salad. Use a clear glass bowl to showcase the beautiful layers. Let the salad chill for at least 2 hours - this allows the cornbread to absorb the dressing properly. Make it ahead - this salad actually tastes better the next day.