Best Cajun Cornbread Recipes

CORNBREAD STUFFING W/SHRIMP & ANDOUILLE (CAJUN/CREOLE ZWT-9)

Steps:

• Prepare cornbread per pkg instructions & cut into pieces as directed.
• Preheat oven to 350°F --- Generously butter a 10x15-in glass or ceramic baking dish. Put the cornbread pieces into a lrg bowl.
• In a lrg, deep skillet, cook the andouille over mod heat until lightly browned & the fat rendered (about 10 min). Add to the cornbread.
• Melt the butter in the skillet. Stir in the onions, celery & half of the scallions. Cook over low heat until soft (about 10 min). Add the shrimp, garlic, sage & thyme. Cook (while stirring) until the shrimp are just cooked through (about 3 min). Add the shrimp to the cornbread.
• In the same skillet, bring the stock to a boil. Pour the stock over the cornbread & stir well. Add the parsley & remaining scallions. Season the stuffing w/salt, pepper & Tabasco to taste preferences.
• Spread the stuffing in the prepared baking dish & bake for 1 hr (or until crisp & browned on top).

CAJUN CORNBREAD DRESSING

Steps:

• SEASONING MIX: Combine thoroughly, set aside.
• In large sauce pan, melt butter.
• Add onions, bell pepper, celery, garlic and bay leaves; cook over high heat about 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
• Add seasoning mix and continue cooking 5 more minutes.
• Stir in sausage, chicken broth and Tabasco.
• Cook 5 minutes.
• Turn off heat.
• Add cornbread, milk and eggs.
• Spoon into a greased baking dish.
• Bake at 350°F until brown on top, about 40 minutes.

CAJUN CORNBREAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350.
• In a large bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, baking soda and sugar.
• In another bowl, mix together milk, egg, and oil.
• Add onion, salt, green pepper, corn, cheese, green onion, and jalapeno to milk mixture, combining well. Stir into flour mixture. Then gently stir in seafood.
• Transfer mixture to 13x9x2 pan coated with non-stick cooking spray. Bake 55 to 60 minutes or until golden brown and knife inserted into center comes out clean.

CAJUN CRAWFISH CORNBREAD

Steps:

• Combine in large bowl, cornmeal, salt and soda
• In separate bowl, beat eggs
• Add crawfish, peppers, onions, cheese, oil and corn to eggs
• Combine egg mixture with cornmeal and mix well
• Pour into a greased 12x14" baking dish and bake at 375 degrees for 55 minutes or until golden brown.

CAJUN SHRIMP CORNBREAD MINI-MUFFINS WITH ROASTED RED PEPPER AIOLI

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 F. Prepare cornbread mix according to directions on the package. Blend the cheese with the cornbread mix. In a separate bowl toss the shrimp with the Cajun seasoning. Grease a 24-count mini muffin pan with cooking spray. Fill the cups about three-quarters full, using half of the batter. Add one shrimp to each of the cups on top of the cornbread batter. Bake until a toothpick inserted into center of the muffins comes out clean, about 12 minutes. Transfer pan to a wire rack, and let muffins cool for 5 minutes. Turn muffins out of the pan onto a cooling rack. Repeat with remaining batter. While cornbread is cooking prepare the aioli. Roast red peppers on a preheated grill over high direct heat until the peppers look charred and skin is blistered on all sides. Remove peppers from the grill and immediately place in a bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Sweat the peppers for 15 minutes. Then remove the plastic wrap from the bowl, rub skin off of the peppers and remove stems and seeds. Place peppers in a blender or food processor with mayonnaise, lemon juice, kosher salt and Sriracha. Blend until smooth. Serve the roasted red pepper aioli on top or on the side of the Cornbread Min-Muffins.

CAJUN SEAFOOD CORNBREAD STUFFING (FOR PORK, CHICKEN OR FISH)

Steps:

• Bake cornbread and allow to cool, or use leftover. Crumble into fairly fine crumbs to equal 2 cups.
• Clean and de-vien shrimp, chop into course pieces, 1/2 inch. Save shells.
• In a small sauce pan bring chicken broth to simmer, add shrimp shells and simmer for 20 minutes. Set aside and add the juice from the canned clams.
• Saute onion and celery in butter until tender.
• Meanwhile, combine breadcrumbs and cornbread crumbs, salt, pepper, sage, garlic powder and poultry seasoning, mix well.
• Strain broth into crumb mixture with a fine sieve or colender, discard shells, and give a quick stir. Add soup and eggs and stir well.
• Fold in shrimp and clams.
• Now, here is the important part, you want a really moist mixture that is not too moist. You may have to add broth or water (I used a tad bit of beer he he) You want to be able to use a big soup spoon, not a ladle but one of those huge spoons, scoop up some of the dressing and if a little runs off the sides but still remains heeped up on the spoon, perfect. If nothing runs off the sides of the spoon and you picked up a big ball of stuffing it is too thick. You need to add broth, water, or in my case beer until it forms a rounded peek when scooped instead of a ball.
• Now, your stuffing is ready to cook, boy this is good. Take you a good cut of porkchop, fish, or chicken breast, place each serving on a piece of greased foil big enough to fold the sides of the foil up high enough to hold the stuffing, place the servings on cookie sheet and fill it up with the stuffing. Oh man, this just keeps getting better.
• Depending on how big your pieces of meat are and how much stuffing you put on them will determine on how long you need to cook them. You need to use a meat thermometer to test the doneness. When done, allow to cool 5 minutes, fold back foil and use a spatula to remove onto plate.
• I cook mine at 375 F for about an hour. I use thick cuts and lots of stuffing. This is good stuff man!
• I even make these ahead and freeze them, just thaw and cook.
• Servings, prep and cooking times are estimated as best as I can.

CAJUN CORNBREAD CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Grease an 8- or 9-inch square baking pan or casserole dish.
• Drain tomato juices into a skillet, and chop tomatoes into smaller pieces. Set chopped tomatoes aside to use in Step 5.
• Add water as necessary until a thin layer of liquid covers the skillet.
• Sauté onion, celery, garlic and bell pepper over high heat until onion is translucent, bell pepper slices are tender and all of the water has evaporated, about 4 minutes.
• Turn off heat, and mix in 1 to 2 tablespoons of Cajun Seasoning, chopped tomatoes and kidney beans, stirring to combine. Set aside.
• In a small mixing bowl, whisk cornmeal, baking powder, salt and, if desired, additional Cajun Seasoning (several dashes, so the mix looks speckled when stirred). You can also add 1 to 2 teaspoons of sugar if you like a sweet cornbread topping. Then stir in nondairy milk and applesauce. It should be thick but spreadable, like hummus, and not dry.
• Pour bean mixture into your baking dish, and pat down firmly with a spatula. Spread cornbread mixture on top, and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the cornbread is a deep golden, cracked and firm to the touch. Allow to set out for 15 minutes before serving.

ROASTED PORK TENDERLOIN WITH CAJUN CORNBREAD STUFFING

Steps:

• Butterfly the pork by making a ¾ inch cut down the length of the tenderloin. Be Careful not to cut all the way through. From that cut into the sides, opening the tenderloin as you go like a flap or book. Use a meat mallet to pound the butterflied tenderloin out flat. Season with seasoning mixture on both sides and rub with a little of the olive oil.
• In a large bowl crush up cornbread into large crumbs. Using the butter sauté peppers, onion, garlic and celery until they becomes translucent. Add sausage and continue sautéing until has color on all sides. Add contents in the pan to the cornbread crumbs along with the herbs, then the stock. Add eggs and mix well.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Separate the dressing into 2 equal parts. Put each into the butterflied tenderloin, spreading evenly along the length and out until about 1 inch from each edge. Roll up the tenderloins making sure the dressing is not falling out on the edges. Pan sear all sides in a little olive oil for color. Then place in preheated oven for 10 - 12 minutes.
• Allow pork to rest at least 10 minutes before slicing into ¾ inch rounds.
• Serve with a savory Aus Jus and Sweet Potato puree.

CHEESY CAJUN CORNBREAD BISCOTTI

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Place cornbread mix, cheese, Cajun seasoning, chives and pepper in a food processor; pulse until blended. Add butter; continue pulsing until crumbly. Add buttermilk and eggs to form moist dough (dough will be thick)., Divide dough in half. On a parchment-lined baking sheet, shape each portion into a 8x4-in. rectangle. Brush with beaten egg; sprinkle with cheese. Bake until light brown, 18-20 minutes. Cool on pans on wire racks until firm, about 10 minutes., Reduce oven setting to 300°. Transfer baked rectangles to a cutting board. Using a serrated knife, cut crosswise into 1/2-in. slices. Place on baking sheets, cut side down., Bake until golden brown, 14-16 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely. Store in airtight containers.

CAJUN CORNBREAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking pan and a large skillet with cooking spray.
• Heat the skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef, onion, and bell pepper; cook and stir until beef is browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in Cajun seasoning, garlic salt, and lemon-pepper seasoning. Remove from heat and drain fat from the skillet.
• Mix cornbread mix, milk, and eggs together in a bowl. Mix in corn and jalapeno.
• Spread 1/2 of the cornbread mixture into the prepared pan. Layer meat mixture and top with Cheddar cheese. Spread remaining cornbread mixture on top.
• Bake in the preheated oven until golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 20 to 30 minutes.

CORNBREAD MUFFINS WITH CAJUN BUTTER

Steps:

• For the cornbread muffins: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Grease a regular-size muffin tin. Mix the buttermilk, vegetable oil and egg in a bowl. Add the cornmeal mix and salt and stir. The batter should be pourable. Pour the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling the cups three-quarters full. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes. For the Cajun butter: Mix the butter, brown sugar, chili powder, oregano, cayenne, garlic powder, salt and pepper in a bowl. Spread on the corn muffins.

CAJUN CORNBREAD STUFFING EGG ROLLS

Steps:

• Place a large skillet over medium-high heat with the butter. Once melted, add the Andouille sausage and cook, stirring often, until rendered and crispy. Add the onion, garlic, carrot, celery, and bell pepper. Cook until the vegetables have softened, about 8 minutes. Season with the Cajun seasoning.
• Transfer the mixture to a large bowl and let cool slightly. Add the crumbled cornbread, stuffing mix, and chicken stock. Mix until well combined. If the mixture appears to be too dry, add a bit more chicken stock. Let cool completely.
• Working with one egg roll wrapper at a time, lay it down so a point is facing you and it looks like a diamond. Fill the center with about 2 tablespoons of stuffing. Then bring the two side points into the center and roll into a tight log. Seal the end with a bit of water mixed with the cornstarch. Continue filling and rolling the rest until all the stuffing has been used.
• Fill a heavy-duty Dutch oven about halfway up with vegetable oil and heat to 350 degrees F. Fry the egg rolls in batches, until golden brown and crispy all around, about 4 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Serve warm with gravy for dipping!

CAJUN MEXICAN CORNBREAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350*.
• Lightly oil your 10 inch black iron skillet (bottom and sides) and let it get hot in the oven while mixing above ingredients.
• If you do not have a skillet use a 9 X 13 pan.
• Once skillet is hot, pour in mixture.
• Bake for 40-45 minutes.

CAJUN CORNBREAD DRESSING

Steps:

• 1. For seasoning mix, combine and mix ingredients in mixing bowl and set aside
• 2. In a large saucepan, melt butter and add onions, bell pepper, celery, garlic and bay leaves and cook over high heat. Saute about 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Add the seasoning mix and continue cooking 5 minutes. Stir in the sausage and chicken broth. Cook 5 minutes more stirring frequently. Turn off heat. Add the cornbread, milk and egg. Spoon dressing into a greased baking dish. Bake at 350 until browns on top for about 40 minutes.

CAJUN CORNBREAD STUFFING

Steps:

• Fry bacon until crisp, remove from pan and set aside.
• Drain grease from skillet, reserving 1 tbs.
• Saute garlic,onion,green pepper and celery in 1 tbs. of bacon grease until softened.
• In a large mixing bowl,combine sauteed vegetables,crab meat,shrimp,crumbled bacon,cornbread,chicken broth,seafood seasoning and sage.
• Use to stuff poultry.

CORNBREAD STUFFING WITH WAGYU CAJUN SAUSAGE

Steps:

• PREPARING THE BUTTERMILK CORN BREAD:Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Sift the cornmeal, flour, sugars, baking powder, and kosher salt into a large bowl. In another bowl, whisk the egg, grapeseed oil, buttermilk, and sour cream.Then, fold into the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients with a rubber spatula until combined (DO NOT OVER-MIX).Transfer the batter to the prepared baking dish (use a small amount of grapeseed oil to coat the bottom of the baking dish prior to pouring the batter in).Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 20-25 minutes. Note: The cornbread can be made the day before and set out to stale.
• PREPARING THE FULLBLOOD WAGYU CAJUN SAUSAGE AND VEGETABLES:Melt 2 ounces of butter in heavy, large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add Fullblood Wagyu cajun sausage, and brown while breaking it up into small pieces with a wooden spoon. Cook cajun sausage for about 10 minutes. Add bell peppers, Jalapeño, shallots, celery, garlic, and thyme to large sauté pan. Sauté until vegetables are just tender and mixture is very moist, about 15 minutes. Add chicken stock, cayenne pepper, and green onion to the large sauté pan with the vegetables and sausage, and cook for a few more minutes.Place all cooked ingredients in a large bowl
• FINAL STEPS:Cut prepared buttermilk cornbread into 1-inch cubes. Fold the buttermilk cornbread cubes into the large bowl with the cooked vegetables and cajun sausage.Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.Serve warm, and enjoy!

RON’S CAJUN INSPIRED SHRIMP, BACON, CHEDDAR AND SMOKEY CHIPOTLE CHILI CORNBREAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Heat a 10-inch cast iron skillet and add the bacon. Cook, stirring often, until the most of the fat has rendered from the bacon and the bacon is crispy, 7 to 8 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, remove the bacon from the pan and reserve. Transfer the skillet with bacon drippings to the oven. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the dry ingredients with the Cheddar. In a second mixing bowl, combine the buttermilk, oil, eggs, and chipotle peppers, bacon and add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing just until dry ingredients are moistened. Season the shrimp with the seasoning and fold them and the bacon into the cornbread batter. Remove the hot skillet from the oven and add the cornbread batter to the hot pan. Bake until light golden brown and a wooden toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes. Serve warm and soak up all that gumbo.

CAJUN CORNBREAD BAKE

Steps:

• 1. Slice sausage very thinly. Brown in skillet. Add Holy Trinity (onions, celery and pepper) sauté until softened. Stir in garlic and cook for a minute longer.
• 2. Add seasoning, adjust to taste. (Including sherry and file powder if using.) Put into oven-proof casserole or 9x9 inch pan.
• 3. Make cornbread according to package directions. Spread evenly on top of meat mixture.
• 4. Arrange tomato slices on top of cornbread. Sprinkle each tomato with a tiny pinch of sugar Then, sprinkle over the top with grated cheese.
• 5. Bake at 350ºF for 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted in cornbread comes out clean,

CHEESY CAJUN CORNBREAD BISCOTTI

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Place cornbread mix, cheese, Cajun seasoning, chives and pepper in a food processor; pulse until blended. Add butter; continue pulsing until crumbly. Add buttermilk and eggs to form moist dough (dough will be thick)., Divide dough in half. On a parchment-lined baking sheet, shape each portion into a 8x4-in. rectangle. Brush with beaten egg; sprinkle with cheese. Bake until light brown, 18-20 minutes. Cool on pans on wire racks until firm, about 10 minutes., Reduce oven setting to 300°. Transfer baked rectangles to a cutting board. Using a serrated knife, cut crosswise into 1/2-in. slices. Place on baking sheets, cut side down., Bake until golden brown, 14-16 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely. Store in airtight containers.

CAJUN CORNBREAD SKILLET

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in 10-inch cast iron or ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
• Add sausage, onion and bell pepper; cook until sausage is browned and vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally.
• In large bowl, combine corn meal mix, buttermilk, eggs and remaining 3 tablespoons oil; blend well.
• Add corn, cheese and cooked sausage mixture.
• Wipe skillet clean with paper towel; spray with nonstick cooking spray.
• Pour batter into skillet.
• Bake at 400 degrees F. for 25 to 35 minutes or until golden brown and set.