Award Winning Sweet Cornbread Recipe

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Tired of Dry Cornbread? This Sweet Cornbread Is Moist, Buttery & Tender. 

Making Chili Tonight? You Need This Sweet, Moist Cornbread, it’s the Sweet Cornbread Everyone Fights Over!

I haaate when my cornbread is dry. Which means I went crazy obsessive to find the best, tender, sweet cornbread that turns out soft and crumbly and stays that way instead drying out. The solution? The perfect amount of eggs, milk and surprisingly, a secret ingredient. 

The Secret to Moist, Sweet Cornbread That Never Turns Out Dry

Bisquick. Intead of going full cornmeal, you need a little balance to turn out a texture that is soft while still boasting the grit of cornmeal and flavor that accompanies it. I have tested over 50 recipes over the course of almost 20 years and I guarantee this will solve your cornbread turning out crumbly problem. 

Yes, you can even slice it without it falling apart. 

QUICK LOOK

  • Prep: 5 minutes
  • Bake: 30–40 minutes
  • Pan: 9×9-inch
  • Texture: Soft, moist and tender
  • Flavor: Buttery, corn-forward and sweet
  • Shortcut: Bisquick
  • Best with: Chili, soups and honey butter

Award Winning Cornbread

We’ve now competed almost every year since getting married in a chili and cornbread cookoff, and since I started making this recipe, I’ve won every single one!! It’s the perfect side dish for when you’re wondering what to make as a side dish for chili night.

Why You’ll Love This Sweet Cornbread Recipe

  • Actually moist: No dry, crumbly cornbread here! The center stays soft and tender.
  • Sweet, but still cornbread: There’s enough sugar and honey to make it noticeably sweet without turning it into cake.
  • Only 5 minutes of prep: Whisk, stir, pour and bake. That’s about it.
  • A little Bisquick magic: Bisquick helps create that light, tender texture and makes this recipe incredibly reliable.
  • Made for chili night: A warm square with melting honey butter next to a bowl of chili is hard to beat.

Ingredients for Sweet Cornbread

  • Bisquick: Our unexpected shortcut makes this recipe easy, reliable and anything but dry.
  • Cornmeal: Gives cornbread its unmistakable corn flav

Cheesy Zucchini Casserole with Crispy Panko Topping

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Cheesy zucchini casserole with a golden crispy panko breadcrumb topping

This easy zucchini casserole is a hearty, cheesy, and comforting family dinner made with fresh zucchini, a bread crumb topping and plenty of gooey cheese. A quick and easy zucchini casserole recipe that’s perfect for using up fresh summer zucchini!

Garden zucchini coming out your ears? This zucchini casserole turns a whopping 9 cups of shredded zucchini into one seriously delicious side dish. Garlic, herbs and 3 different cheeses bring the flavor, while a buttery panko topping adds that golden CRUNCH we all know is the best part.

And don’t worry—we’ve got a simple trick for getting rid of all that extra zucchini moisture so you don’t end up with a puddle at the bottom of your casserole.

I planted ONE zucchini plant this year. One. I thought I was being smart because zucchini plants are notorious for producing more squash than any human could possibly eat. Well, I picked 10 zucchini and there were still 21—yes, TWENTY-ONE—on the dang plant! What?!

Clearly, I needed a recipe that could put a serious dent in my zucchini situation, and this casserole was the winner!

It’s an easy vegetable side dish for Sunday dinner, summer BBQs or potlucks—and apparently the answer to one wildly overachieving zucchini plant.

Why You’ll Love This Zucchini Casserole

  • Uses a TON of zucchini: 9 cups of shredded zucchini disappear into one delicious casserole. Hello, summer garden!
  • Creamy + crunchy: The tender, cheesy zucchini filling gets topped with buttery panko for the best contrast in texture.
  • BIG flavor: Zucchini can be a little blah on its own, so we’re bringing in sautéed onion and garlic, oregano, thyme, basil and paprika. No boring veggies here!
  • No soggy casserole: Salting and draining the shredded zucchini first removes excess moisture so you don’t end up with zucchini soup.
  • THREE kinds of cheese: Parmesan goes into the casserole while cheddar and mozzarella create that irresistible cheesy top.
  • Easy side dish: It’s simple enough for a weeknight but totally at home alongside a Sunday roast or on a holiday table.

Ingredients You’ll Need

  • Shredded Zucchini: You’ll need about 2 ½ pounds, or 9 cups once shredded. Don’t peel it! The skin is tender and adds color.
  • Onion + Garlic: Sautéing them first takes away the raw bite and adds so much more flavor to the casserole.
  • Eggs + Sour Cream: These bind everything together and give the filling its creamy texture.
  • Dijon Mustard: Just a teaspoon adds a little tang and depth without mak

Stick of Butter Rice Recipe with Beef Broth

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Stick of Butter Rice Recipe with Beef Broth

Stick of Butter Rice Recipe with Beef Broth

After falling in love with the original, it only made sense to share this Stick of Butter Rice Recipe with Beef Broth. It has the same rich, buttery texture as our chicken broth version but with a deeper, more savory flavor that pairs perfectly with hearty mains like roast beef, pulled pork, or meatloaf!

Stick of Butter Rice is the easiest, most flavorful rice side dish that will change your life! It is so easy to make with only a few ingredients, and the texture is unreal. This easy beefy side dish is a must-try for all rice lovers!

Ingredients You’ll Need For Stick of Butter Rice Recipe With Beef Broth

  • Long Grain White Rice: This is the foundation of the dish. Long grain rice stays separate and fluffy while soaking up all that buttery, beefy goodness. Jasmine or basmati rice are great choices if you want a little extra aroma and texture.
  • Condensed French Onion Soup: This pantry shortcut does the heavy lifting when it comes to flavor.
  • Beef Broth: Bold and hearty, beef broth gives this rice a deeper, more robust flavor than the chicken version. It’s what makes this version so satisfying with red meat or winter meals.
  • Unsalted Butter: Butter transforms this dish into something special. It melts into the rice as it bakes, creating a creamy, almost risotto-like texture, without any stirring. Butter with no added salt keeps things balanced, especially with the salty soup mix.

Together, these simple ingredients create a warm, comforting side dish that tastes far more indulgent than the effort it takes. Stick of Butter Rice with Beef Broth is rich, flavorful, and the kind of recipe you’ll want to make on repeat.

How to Make Stick of Butter Rice Recipe with Beef Broth:

Stick of Butter Rice with Beef Broth is a comfort food classic that’s as simple as it is satisfying. With just four pantry staples, you get a rich, savory side that pairs perfectly with anything from pot roast to grilled steak.

  1. Preheat: Set your oven to 425°F and grease an 8×8-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
  2. Mix: In a large bowl, stir together the rice, condensed french onion soup, and beef broth. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
  3. Top: Slice the butter into small pieces and scatter evenly over the top of the rice mixture.
  4. Bake: Cover the dish tightly with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
  5. Uncover: Remove the foil and bake for 20 more minut
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