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!
Servings: 12 people
Calories: 721kcal
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