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Cowboy Cornbread Trifle

This Cowboy Cornbread Trifle contains layers of cornbread, a blend of corn, black beans, tomatoes, peppers, and onions, with a mayonnaise-ranch dressing, cheese, and bacon. And, it looks as good as it tastes! It's the perfect dish to bring to potlucks, picnics, or any gathering where you want to impress with bold flavors and layers of deliciousness!
Prep Time20 minutes
Chilling Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 20 minutes
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Keyword: Cowboy Cornbread Trifle
Servings: 12 people
Calories: 721kcal
Author: Amanda Rettke--iamhomesteader.com

Ingredients

  • 1 recipe cornbread, prepared, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 cans (15.25 ounces each) corn kernels, drained
  • 2 cans (15 ounces) black beans, drained, rinsed
  • 1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced (about 1 cup)
  • ½ medium red onion, diced (about 1 cup)
  • 2 medium jalapeño peppers, seeded, diced
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 ½ cups (348 g) mayonnaise
  • 1 cup (232 g) ranch dressing
  • 9 slices thick-cut bacon, cooked, crumbled
  • 1 cup (113 g) sharp cheddar cheese. shredded
  • 1 cup (113 g) Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
  • 4 green onions, thinly sliced
  • parsley, chopped for garnish

Instructions

  • To a large bowl, add corn, beans, tomatoes, bell peppers, onions, jalapenos, salt, and pepper. Mix well. Set aside.
  • To a medium bowl, add mayonnaise and ranch dressing. Stir to combine. Set aside.

Assembly

  • In a large 3-quart trifle bowl, layer ⅓ of cornbread cubes, a heaping 2 ½ cups of the corn mixture, ⅓ cup of cheddar cheese, ⅓ cup of Monterey Jack cheese, a heaping ¾ cup dressing, and ⅓ of the bacon. Repeat the layers two more times.
  • Top with the green onions. Refrigerate for 2-3 hours. Garnish with parsley. Serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1portion | Calories: 721kcal