We have cornbread recipes up the wazoo, but consider using cornmeal in other ways: spoonbread, Indian pudding, or a breading for trout.

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Awendaw Soufflé
Closeup of breakfast sopes, served on blue plates.
Breakfast Sopes With Refried Beans, Queso Fundido, Poached Eggs, and Salsa
blueberry cornbread cobber hero
11 Reader-Favorite Cornmeal Recipes
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Semola con Leche y Salsa de Vino (Chilean Spiced Semolina Dessert With Red Wine Syrup)
From left: whole popcorn kernels, freshly milled cornmeal made from popcorn kernels, and store-bought cornmeal.
How To Make Cornmeal Using Popcorn
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Cornbread Muffins
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Champurrado (Mexican Hot Chocolate and Corn Drink) Recipe
Smooth and creamy polenta topped with tomato sauce and sausage.
Smooth and Creamy Polenta
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Colombian-Style Arepas (Griddled or Grilled Corn Cakes) Recipe
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Jamaican Cornmeal Porridge With Coconut and Condensed Milks Recipe
A bowl of shrimp and grits with bacon, chopped herbs, and mushrooms.
Shrimp and Grits
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Cracklin' Cornbread From 'Heritage'
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Pumpkin Cornbread Recipe
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Honey Corn Muffins Recipe
Cross-section view of maple walnut cornbread
Maple and Walnut Cornbread Recipe
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Buttery Gluten-Free Corn Cookies Recipe
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Gluten-Free Hush Puppies Recipe
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The Best Tamale Pie With Braised Skirt Steak, Charred Corn, and Brown Butter Cornbread Crust Recipe
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Polenta Pasticciata (Polenta Lasagna With Mushroom Ragù) Recipe
A bowl of homemade grits topped with a square of butter
How to Make Grits
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Sausage, Jalapeño, and Cheddar Spoonbread Recipe
Seared Skirt Steak With Blistered Cherry Tomatoes and Polenta Recipe
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Old Bay Corn Muffins Recipe
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Hearty Vegan Polenta and Kale Soup With Miso and Toasted Sesame Oil
Closeup of cheesy grits with spring vegetables. A fork has punctured the poached egg nestled on top. Yolk is oozing into the vegetables underneath.
Cheesy Grits With Spring Vegetables Recipe
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Cornbread-Coated Pulled Pork Mac and Cheese Wedges Recipe
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Turkey and Porcini Meatballs with Rosemary and Polenta Recipe
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Gluten-Free Chili Cornbread Bake Recipe
Cross-section view of cheddar, bacon, and scallion cornbread in cast-iron skillet
Cheddar, Bacon, and Scallion Cornbread Recipe
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How To Make Tortillas
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Gluten-Free Cornmeal Cake Recipe
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Creamy Polenta with Chicken, Caramelized Shallots, Arugula Recipe
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Spicy Tomato Corn Bread Recipe
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Cornmeal Cherry Biscotti Recipe
A stack of basil cornmeal sandwich cookies with apricot filling perched on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Basil Cornmeal Sandwich Cookies with Apricot Filling Recipe
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David Lebovitz's Polenta Cake with Olive Oil and Rosemary
Creamy Chocolate Polenta Recipe
Gochujang scallion cornbread pieces served on plates topped with sesame seeds
Gochujang Scallion Cornbread With Honey Butter Glaze
Brown butter cornbread in a cast iron skillet.
Moist and Tender Brown Butter Cornbread
A slice of Southern-style unsweetened cornbread on a round white ceramic plate with a dark green rim. The cornbread is resting on a dark teal surface and there's a dishcloth in the background.
Southern-Style Unsweetened Cornbread
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Sweet and Moist Northern-Style Cornbread Recipe
Overhead view of cornbread from skillet
Grill-Baked Skillet Cornbread
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Cornbread Dressing (Stuffing) With Sausage and Sage
A red casserole dish of classic cornbread dressing made with oysters.
Southern Cornbread Dressing With Oysters and Sausage Recipe
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Jalapeño Jack Cornbread Recipe
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Pulled Pork and Cornbread Make This Slow-Cooker Chili a New Favorite
Cross-section wedge of roasted pepper cornbread
Roasted Pepper Cornbread Recipe
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Gluten-Free Maple Almond Cornbread Recipe
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Gluten Free Tuesday: Brown Butter Cornbread Recipe