23 Golden Cornbread Recipes That You'll Fall in Love With

Senior food editor Lauryn Tyrell shared her family's Tex-Mex-inspired cornbread recipe, which features shredded turkey (the perfect way to use up Thanksgiving leftovers), pickled jalapeño peppers, and shredded cheddar cheese.

Some say cornbread isn't complete unless there are corn kernels, which add to the sweet flavor, bright yellow hue, and bring plenty of texture. If you're in that camp, this is the recipe for you.

The secret to this colorful cornbread is in the topping: Thinly sliced rounds of sweet mini peppers in shades of red and orange entice everyone to take a bite.

Looking for a cornbread recipe that's not so fussy but guaranteed to please one and all? Meet your match with this understated take.

Sweet, creamy, and a little more decadent than you're used to, this one-skillet cornbread recipe gets its richness from a combination of heavy cream and whole milk.

Whole-wheat flour brings a unique nuttiness to this otherwise classic cast-iron skillet cornbread recipe.

Buttermilk lends tons of moisture and tang to this classic cornbread recipe. The only ingredients you need are melted butter, yellow cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, and eggs.

How fun and festive are these turkey-shaped cornbreads? The batter is baked in a turkey mold, making them the perfect addition to your Thanksgiving table.

With the inclusion of three-quarters of a pound of bacon and chopped scallions, we believe a slice of this cornbread recipe is the perfect complement to a breakfast egg hash.

What gives this cornbread recipe southern-inspired flair is the heat from two jalapeño chile peppers, which offsets the sweetness of some traditional barbecue sauces. After all, who eats cornbread without pulled pork or brisket?

Enjoy this healthy take on corn muffins, which feature an entire bunch of kale, diced jalapeño peppers, and corn kernels.

Anyone who is gluten intolerant can still enjoy the wonders of classic cornbread, thanks to this recipe made with rice flour, potato starch, and tapioca starch.

Start with our recipe for Classic Cornbread, then amp up the flavor with three ounces of salty, savory pancetta and one bunch of scallions.

This holiday-worthy recipe serves 10 to 12 and starts with homemade cornbread that's then broken into bite-sized pieces and baked with a rich custard, chopped celery and onions, crunchy pecans, and earthy sage leaves.

Made with equal parts of cornmeal and flour, this slightly sweet cornbread has a light, cake-like texture. The combination of butter and buttermilk makes this cornbread extra moist—the perfect base for the ultimate Thanksgiving turkey dressing.

Not your average cornbread, these yeasted rolls make a hearty accompaniment to dinner or a great vessel for a sandwich at lunch.

We called these cornbread puddings—not muffins—because they're far moister and more tender than what you might expect, thanks to sour cream.

Give your muffins a kick with the addition of spicy jalapeño peppers. Even better, they come together in just 45 minutes.

Cheddar cheese adds a savory dimension to this buttermilk cornbread. Pouring the batter into a preheated cast-iron skillet gives the cornbread a wonderfully crisp crust.

Cornmeal gives these biscuits a slight crunchiness and a golden hue that we absolutely love.

One batch of batter is divided into three bowls to stir in three irresistible ingredient combinations: Orange-Rosemary, Jalapeño-Cheddar, and Caramelized Onion-Bacon. These mini muffins are perfect appetizers for serving at a buffet or a barbecue.

The batter for these savory scallion cornbread muffins is mixed in just one bowl, so it's quick and easy to whip up a batch of muffins for dinner. Serve them with cozy chili, soup, or a main-course salad.