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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blueberry cornbread cobber hero
11 Reader-Favorite Cornmeal Recipes
Side view of pouring syrup onto puddings
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 Recipe
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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
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Cheesy Grits With Spring Vegetables Recipe
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Gluten-Free Cornbread
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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
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Basil Cornmeal Sandwich Cookies with Apricot Filling Recipe
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Orange and Cranberry Cornbread Recipe
DIY Cornmeal Cornbread
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David Lebovitz's Polenta Cake with Olive Oil and Rosemary
Creamy Chocolate Polenta Recipe
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Beef Tamale Pie With Cornmeal Crust Recipe
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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Sage and Honey Skillet Cornbread
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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
Gluten Free Tuesday: Brown Butter Cornbread Recipe