Layered Mexican Cornbread Salads Food

MEXICAN CORNBREAD SALAD

Steps:

• Prepare corn bread mix according to package directions, adding green chiles. Set aside, allow to cool, and crumble.
• Place half of cornbread in bottom of large bowl. Evenly layer with 1 can of beans, 1 cup salad dressing, 1/2 chopped bell pepper, 1 can corn, 1 chopped tomato, 1/2 jar bacon bits, 1/2 package cheese and 1/2 green onions. Repeat layers in same order using remaining ingredients, beginning with crumbled cornbread.
• Cover, refrigerate 2 hours and serve chilled.

LAYERED CORNBREAD SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°. Prepare cornbread batter according to package directions. Pour into a greased 8-in. square baking pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 15-20 minutes. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack., Coarsely crumble cornbread into a large bowl. In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise and relish., In a 3-qt. trifle bowl or glass bowl, layer a third of the cornbread and half of each of the following: beans, tomatoes, pepper, onion, bacon and mayonnaise mixture. Repeat layers. Top with remaining cornbread. Refrigerate, covered, 2-4 hours before serving.

PAULA DEEN'S LAYERED MEXICAN CORNBREAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Grease an 8 by 8-inch or 9 by 9-inch square pan with softened butter or nonstick cooking spray.
• Set aside.
• In a large bowl, mix together cornmeal, flour, baking powder, milk, eggs, salt, and oil.
• Stir in onion and creamed corn.
• Pour half of batter into prepared pan.
• Top with cheese and peppers, spreading onto batter.
• Pour remaining batter on top of cheese and peppers.
• Bake for about 35 minutes or until golden on top and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
• Let cool slightly before cutting into squares.

CORNBREAD LAYERED SALAD

Steps:

• Prepare cornbread according to box directions; bake and cool completely.
• Crumble cornbread into a 2 quart glass serving bowl.
• Layer with onions, red pepper, corn and beans.
• In a small bowl, combine mayo and sour cream; spread over the veggies.
• Sprinkle with tomatoes and cheese.
• Refrigerate until ready to serve.

LAYERED CORNBREAD SALAD

Steps:

• Make cornbread and bake according to package instructions.
• Crumble cornbread and set aside.
• If making your own salad dressing: mix all ingredients in bowl and set aside.
• Assemble salad as follows, forming pretty layers in order listed:.
• Place 1/2 of cornbread crumbles in bottom of very large serving bowl.
• Top with pinto beans, tomatoes (1/2 of these), corn, red and green bell peppers (1/2 of these), chilies, and cheese.
• Repeat layers as follows: Romaine lettuce, cornbread crumbles, spring onions, green peas (uncooked), cranberry beans, and remaining red and green bell peppers.
• Spoon salad dressing over top of salad and spread to cover top of bowl.
• Sprinkle remaining cheese on top.
• Sprinkle cheese with tomatoes and bacon bits (optional).
• Tightly cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate up to 24 hours before serving.
• It's better if it sits at least 4-6 hours for flavors to blend.
• Play with the layers and substitute for anything you don't like-- just be sure to keep the cornbread layers and salad dressing on top.
• NOTE: If you add a lot of Optional ingredients, use more salad dressing accordingly, so you have enough to lightly coat salad when it is tossed as people spoon to the bottom to get a serving.
• Vegetarian Note: Jiffy corn bread is NOT Vegetarian due to animal shortening as a primary ingredient. Use another brand that is.

MEXICAN 7 LAYER SALAD

Steps:

• Layer lettuce, tomato, onions, olives, beans, cheese, and dressing in a 3-quart bowl.
• Refrigerate.
• Top with crushed tortilla chips and toss lightly just before serving.

PAULA DEEN'S LAYERED MEXICAN CORNBREAD

Steps:

• Set oven to 350 degrees.
• Butter a 8 x 8-inch or a 9 x 9-inch square baking dish.
• In a large bowl mix together cornmeal with flour, sugar baking powder, garlic powder, milk, eggs, seasoned salt and melted butter or oil until well blended.
• Add in onion and creamed corn and thawed corn; mix to combine.
• Pour half the batter into prepared baking dish.
• Sprinkle the layer with grated cheese and jalapeno peppers.
• Pour the remaining batter on top of the cheese and jalapeno peppers.
• Bake for about 35-45 minutes or until golden on top and a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean (baking time will vary slightly depending on the size of pan used).
• Allow to cool slightly before slicing.