Savory cornbread muffin poppers packed with browned kielbasa, sweet corn, and melty cheddar. Easy, nostalgic, and perfect for busy nights or snacking.

Simple cornbread dressing made with turkey broth.

First, make a quick chili of beef, black beans, corn, green pepper and onion seasoned with chile power and cumin. Spread that in a baking dish, top with a simple cornbread batter and pop it into the oven. In about a half hour: tamale pie.

Cornbread and Sweet Potato Pie, layered into one dessert.

This dish utilizes leftover cornbread to create a breakfast casserole. Growing up, my Dad always made new meals from leftovers and this was my favorite. It's a stick to your ribs kind of dish and will leave you full for hours. You crumble your leftover cornbread and top it with a creamy pepper gravy and steamed egg. It's absolutely divine 💞

And A Week Of Food Pantry Challenges Begins

I wanted to make my first meal for this challenge something extremely affordable and accessible in my community. Something delicious, easy and close to home.