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Cornbread, a versatile baked good, pairs well with all types of meats and vegetables. With easy adjustments, it can take on a range of flavors from savory to sweet. Using butter, salt, sugar and jams of all types, you can prepare cornbread in a new way every day and add it as the starch to complement a number of well-planned dishes.
Southern Style
Southern-style cornbread uses plenty of butter, milk or cream and a little bit of sugar to make it thick, fluffy and a tad sweet. This cornbread goes best with Southern collard greens, made with beef broth and salted pork meat, and an animal protein addition, such as fried chicken wings and thighs. Mix up your use of vegetables as you see fit, such as okra, black-eyed peas or green beans.
Mexican Dinner
Cornbread goes well with a number of Mexican dishes, particularly cornbread prepared Mexican style. Mexican cornbread incorporates finely chopped peppers, such as jalapeno or poblano, into the batter. This spicy cornbread pairs well with black bean soup, a taco salad, and Mexican meat dishes such as carne asada, chorizo or pulled pork.
Cornbread Casserole
Cornbread isn't just a good accompaniment, it can support the main entree as well. Cornbread casserole combines cornbread mix, corn kernels, eggs, sour cream, butter and cheese into a savory cake-like spoonbread. You can add meat, vegetables and other ingredients into the batter for more variety. Eat this dinner straight out of the pan.
Southwestern Dinner
Pairing chili and cornbread is a traditional, cheap and easy meal that can feed large groups of people. Add beans, chunks of beef and a myriad of vegetables and spices to your chili, and let it stew for a long time over low heat. Prepare your cornbread on the savory side, with peppers and other spices, then dip it into a large bowl of steaming chili. This pairing works especially well on cold days.
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