Get inspired by this collection of 25 amazing leftover cornbread recipes. Choose a dish for breakfast or dinner. There are lots of great ideas to try. Don’t let all the hard work of creating a delicious cornbread go to waste! Check out these amazing storage tips and then turn your leftovers into a new family favorite.
Leftover Cornbread Recipes
When fall hits, I start craving cornbread. It’s the perfect pair to a bowl of chili, at your Thanksgiving dinner, or another holiday meal. But what do you do if you have leftover cornbread?
This collection of delicious ways to use up leftover cornbread is a great way to give your dinner a new life.
When you work so hard to create a batch of bread that your whole family can enjoy, you want to enjoy it for more than one meal. Try one of these creative ways to take all the effort from your baking and use it the next day.
If you are still in research mode, check out this recipe for homemade cornbread.
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Leftover Cornbread FAQ
Is cornbread better the next day?
While it’s still good the next day, it’s best when it’s freshly baked.
Can you make cornbread ahead and freeze it?
Yes! This baked good freezes very well.
How long will cornbread keep?
- If refrigerated in an airtight container, it can keep for up to a week.
- You can wrap your bread and store it at room temperature for up to 2 days.
Other recipe ideas you may enjoy!
Each of these cornbread leftovers ideas will tell you:
- Type of recipe
- Number of ingredients
- How much cornbread you will need.
- The complexity of ingredients (aka, whether or not you might need to hit the grocery store first)
- How long it takes to prepare (including cook time)
- Special diet (Keto, Gluten-free, etc)
- Equipment needed. (Instant Pot, Slow Cooker, etc.)
What to do with leftover cornbread
If you’re currently packing up some leftovers, don’t stress! Pin this to your favorite recipe board and it will be ready when you are!
Ingredients that work well with extra bread
These ingredients will pop up in a lot of the recipes below. So if you have them on hand, you will be able to find more ideas to make.
- green onions
- green bell peppers
- corn kernels
- fresh herbs
- cheddar cheese
- sour cream
- sausage
- chicken broth
- cream of chicken soup
- maple syrup
Recipes using day-old cornbread
Our goal is to help you find dishes using the food you already have in your kitchen.
Each of these leftover cornbread recipes will give you some important information so that you can pick the best idea for your family.
Check out the blogger that published each dish to use their recipe and tips.
Note: pantry ingredients include dry ingredient pantry staples like olive oil, all-purpose flour, brown sugar, corn starch, salt, black pepper, spices, etc.
Please check the recipe to make sure that you have the ingredients needed to create the dish. If you are making gluten-free recipes, it may include things like almond flour and other common gluten-free pantry items
TYPE: Breakfast
INGREDIENT COUNT: 4 Plus basics and seasoning
AMOUNT OF CORNBREAD: 4 cups
INGREDIENT TYPE: You may have to hit the grocery store first.
TIME: 60 Minutes
TYPE: Appetizer
INGREDIENT COUNT: 4
AMOUNT OF CORNBREAD: 1 cup Crumbs
INGREDIENT TYPE: Simple ingredients you may have on hand.
TIME: 18 Minutes
TYPE: Side
INGREDIENT COUNT: 5 Plus basics and seasoning
AMOUNT OF CORNBREAD: 1 batch
INGREDIENT TYPE: You may have to hit the grocery store first.
TIME: 55 Minutes
TYPE: Side
INGREDIENT COUNT: 4 Plus basics
AMOUNT OF CORNBREAD: 1 cup
INGREDIENT TYPE: You may have to hit the grocery store first.
TIME: 40 Minutes
TYPE: Side
INGREDIENT COUNT: 7 Plus basics and seasoning
AMOUNT OF CORNBREAD: 1 batch Stale
INGREDIENT TYPE: You may have to hit the grocery store first.
TIME: 60 Minutes
TYPE: Side
INGREDIENT COUNT: 8 Plus basics and seasoning
AMOUNT OF CORNBREAD: 1 batch Vegan
INGREDIENT TYPE: You may have to hit the grocery store first.
TIME: 1 hour 25 Minutes
NOTES: Vegan
TYPE: Side
INGREDIENT COUNT: 9 Plus basics and seasoning
AMOUNT OF CORNBREAD: 1 batch
INGREDIENT TYPE: You may have to hit the grocery store first.
TIME: 1 hour 45 Minutes
TYPE: Side
INGREDIENT COUNT: 8 Plus basics and seasoning
AMOUNT OF CORNBREAD: 2 batches
INGREDIENT TYPE: You may have to hit the grocery store first.
TIME: 55 Minutes
TYPE: Side
INGREDIENT COUNT: 4 Plus basics and seasoning
AMOUNT OF CORNBREAD: 10 oz
INGREDIENT TYPE: Simple ingredients you may have on hand.
TIME: 50 Minutes
NOTES: Vegetarian
TYPE: Side
INGREDIENT COUNT: 6 Plus basics and seasoning
AMOUNT OF CORNBREAD: 3 cups
INGREDIENT TYPE: You may have to hit the grocery store first.
TIME: 30 Minutes
TYPE: Side
INGREDIENT COUNT: 9 Plus basics and seasoning
AMOUNT OF CORNBREAD: 1 batch
INGREDIENT TYPE: You may have to hit the grocery store first.
TIME: 40 Minutes
TYPE: Side
INGREDIENT COUNT: 12 Plus basics and seasoning
AMOUNT OF CORNBREAD: 3 cups
INGREDIENT TYPE: You may have to hit the grocery store first.
TYPE: Side
INGREDIENT COUNT: 6 Plus basics and seasoning
AMOUNT OF CORNBREAD: 4 cups
INGREDIENT TYPE: You may have to hit the grocery store first.
TIME: 35 Minutes
TYPE: Side
INGREDIENT COUNT: 6 Plus basics and seasoning
AMOUNT OF CORNBREAD: 2 cups
INGREDIENT TYPE: You may have to hit the grocery store first.
TIME: 35 Minutes
TYPE: Side
INGREDIENT COUNT: 12
AMOUNT OF CORNBREAD: 1 batch
INGREDIENT TYPE: You may have to hit the grocery store first.
TIME: 20 Minutes
TYPE: Side
INGREDIENT COUNT: 7 Plus basics and seasoning
AMOUNT OF CORNBREAD: 1 batch
INGREDIENT TYPE: Simple ingredients you may have on hand.
TIME: 55 Minutes
TYPE: Side
INGREDIENT COUNT: 5 Plus basics and seasoning
AMOUNT OF CORNBREAD: 1 batch Gluten-Free
INGREDIENT TYPE: You may have to hit the grocery store first.
TIME: 35 Minutes
NOTES: Gluten Free, Vegan
TYPE: Side
INGREDIENT COUNT: 9 Plus basics and seasoning
AMOUNT OF CORNBREAD: 1 batch Paleo
INGREDIENT TYPE: You may have to hit the grocery store first.
TIME: 60 Minutes
NOTES: Paleo
TYPE: Side
INGREDIENT COUNT: 7 Plus basics and seasoning
AMOUNT OF CORNBREAD: 6 cups
INGREDIENT TYPE: You may have to hit the grocery store first.
TIME: 1 hour 30 Minutes
TYPE: Dinner
INGREDIENT COUNT: 5 Plus basics and seasoning
AMOUNT OF CORNBREAD: 1 batch
INGREDIENT TYPE: Simple ingredients you may have on hand.
TYPE: Dinner
INGREDIENT COUNT: 8 Plus basics and seasoning
AMOUNT OF CORNBREAD: 1 batch
INGREDIENT TYPE: You may have to hit the grocery store first.
TIME: 1 hour 20 Minutes
TYPE: Dinner
INGREDIENT COUNT: 7 Plus basics and seasoning
AMOUNT OF CORNBREAD: 1 batch Muffin Form
INGREDIENT TYPE: Simple ingredients you may have on hand.
TIME: 30 Minutes
TYPE: Dessert
INGREDIENT COUNT: 5 Plus basics
AMOUNT OF CORNBREAD: 4 cups
INGREDIENT TYPE: Simple ingredients you may have on hand.
TIME: 1 hour 15 Minutes
NOTES: Vegetarian
TYPE: Dessert
INGREDIENT COUNT: 3 Plus basics
AMOUNT OF CORNBREAD: 3 cups
INGREDIENT TYPE: Simple ingredients you may have on hand.
TIME: 55 Minutes
NOTES: Vegan
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