Hello to all of you!
`What a perfect day we are having! The weather couldn’t be nicer, even if it would try to improve! I’m nestled in a chair on our new deck enjoying the birds songs and other sounds of nature. I'll share an Amish cornbread salad recipe in this column, so stay tuned!
We’ve had another blessed week. On Saturday evening my husband Daniel and I hopped on our bicycles, placed Julia in her carrier, and headed for the Wengerds where we anticipated a corn roast. A while ago we had purchased tickets for this supper. Perhaps I’ll give more details on that later in this letter. I had looked forward to an evening of fellowship and was curious to find out what the roasted corn would be like. It’s something I wasn’t very familiar with. Shortly after arriving at their house we headed back to the picnic spot where they had just completed their grilling. I glanced around taking it all in. It was a beautiful fall evening, the setting was so perfect, so peaceful. Off to the right was a little pond with trees surrounding it. A red checkered tablecloth covered the table laden with food that the Wengerds had prepared for us.
Other friends who had also purchased tickets joined in. We formed a circle around the fire. Julia was thoroughly impressed to sit beside Mom and Daddy on a pink little camping chair, just her size!
After a word of prayer and thanks to God we filled our plates. I was astounded to see the large selection of items they had grilled over the open fire. It all looked mouthwatering and proved to be absolutely delicious
First, there were 3 kinds of meat to choose from which included steaks, chicken breasts and drumsticks. There were also breads along with homemade barbecue sauce, ketchup and pepper mustard also served. The combination certainly made for delicious sandwiches! Diced potatoes had been marinated and attractively placed on skewers and placed on the rack and grilled until tender. I always enjoy trying new things so I was eager to bite into the corn. Well, this certainly wasn’t a disappointment. In fact, I was impressed. The ears had been grilled in the husks over the fire which added a delicious smoked flavor to a regular cob of sweet corn.
Wanita Wengerd had prepared one of my favorite salads: cornbread salad. Have you ever heard of corn bread salad? If you haven’t you need to give it a try. It’s absolutely scrumptious. It’s made with cornbread and fresh veggies from the garden and topped with cheese, bacon, and a sauce to moisten everything. I’ll include my favorite recipe in case you are interested.
After everyone was finished with the main course several of us ladies made mountain pies. We spread cream cheese and pie filling on a slice of bread then topped it with another piece ,sandwich style and place it in a pie iron. The pie iron is then placed on hot embers until the bread is toasted to a golden brown. After removing the mountain pie from the iron we spread powdered sugar on each side. Mmm, that is always a delicious campfire treat! (and, speaking of delicious, you'll love the Amish cornbread salad recipe ahead!)
Back to what I mentioned concerning the tickets we purchased for the supper. We purchased them at our school auction. Every other year we as a church get together for an auction. All the proceeds go to our school. Everyone is welcome to bring any items they wish to donate. Generally there’s a good variety of homemade items such as clothing, food, or bigger items like furniture, a sandbox or a greenhouse. It’s quite interesting to see what other people come with up with to bring along. Several sets of certificates for meals or campouts were sold like the ones we bought to join the Wengerds for a corn roast. We paid $23 per plate.
While writing this I had a little visitor. A hummingbird flew within several feet from where I was sitting. Obviously it was curious what I was up to and came to investigate. I enjoy birds but am definitely partial to hummingbirds. I never cease to marvel over their ability to fly backwards, sideways or however they choose. Their tiny quarter sized nests and teeny little eggs have always intrigued me as well.
Here’s the Amish cornbread salad recipe. Use your imagination and make it according to your taste. I hope you’ll enjoy it as much as I already have! This salad is really three recipes in one, but it’s worth the effort. First, you make cornbread (if you don’t have a favorite recipe, I included one), then you prepare a dressing, and then top with layers.
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🌽 Amish Cornbread Salad Ingredients
CORNBREAD
- 1 cup milk
- 1 /2 cup shortening
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 egg (beaten)
- 1 cup flour
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 /2 teaspoon salt
DRESSING
- 1 1 /2 cup salad dressing
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 /2 package Ranch dressing mix
SALAD
- 1 /4 cup pinto beans
- 1 1 /2 cup corn
- 1 cup tomatoes, diced
- 1 /4 cup onion, chopped
- 1 /2 cup pepper, chopped
- 1 cup bacon
- 1 cup cheese
📋 Cornbread Salad Instructions
- Mix the cornbread ingredients together in a bowl and pour batter into a square 9 X 9 greased pan. Bake at 350 until 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool.
- Crumble and put half of it in a 9 X13 Tupperware.
- Mix and spread half of this dressing over the cornbread.
- Then in separate bowls have all of the following ingredients prepared
- Spread half of each ingredient over dressing. Repeat layers. Refrigerate. Delicious!
🌽 Additional Recipes with Cornbread
Homemade Amish Cornbread
Southern Buttery Amish Cornbread
Sour Cream Amish Cornbread
📖 Full Recipe
Amish Cornbread Salad
Ingredients
Cornbread
- 1 cup milk
- ½ cup shortening
- 2 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 egg (beaten)
- 1 cup flour
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Dressing
- 1 ½ cup salad dressing
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ package Ranch dressing mix
Salad
- ¼ cup pinto beans
- 1 ½ cup corn
- 1 cup tomatoes diced
- ¼ cup onion chopped
- ½ cup pepper chopped
- 1 cup bacon
- 1 cup cheese
Instructions
- Mix the cornbread ingredients together in a bowl and pour batter into a square 9 X 9 greased pan.
- Bake at 350 for 30 minutes or until a toothpick in the middle comes out clean.
- Cool.
- Crumble and put half of it in a 9 X 13 Tupperware.
- Mix and spread half of this dressing over the cornbread.
- Then in separate bowls have all of the following ingredients prepared
- Spread half of each ingredient over dressing.
- Repeat layers. Refrigerate. Delicious!
Michele
I have a question about the Dressing...you listed the ingredients for the dressing as follows:
Dressing:
1 1 /2 cup salad dressing
1 cup sour cream
1 /2 package Ranch dressing mix
Mix and spread half of this dressing over the cornbread.
When you say 1 1/2 cups salad dressing, do you mean mayonnaise?
Thank you for clarification.
Regards,
Michele
Kevin
Michele, yes, Miracle Whip, thanks for the question!
Colleen Rohrer
Hello to Gloria and Kevin - I have had cornbread salad and loved it, but I am always eager to try a different recipe! Thank you! I am so enjoying your column Gloria - you have a nice way of writing and it is so enjoyable to read!!
I have a question for Kevin - I have tried to buy a subscription for your new addition but when I try to log-in it won't let me. I have a password that I have not used in a long while - does it not work after a certain time frame? I would appreciate your help. Thank you both and have a great day!!
Kevin
Colleen, thanks for the kind comments! I think what you have to do is make sure you are logged out and then try subscribing. Ignore your old login, you have to create a new one. If you still have a problem after doing that, please email me and I'll help you further!
Mary Lynn
Should that be 1 1/4 cups of pinto beans???
Kevin
Yes, Mary
Claudine
The recipe looks good. I have a cornbread recipe I have used for years but this one is different to mine and I will be trying it soon.
I really love the look and "feel" of your redesigned website. It is easy to get around on the page and there is a box at the top where you can jump to the recipe if you wish to. I, for one, like to read the whole thing before jumping to the recipe. I especially love the print friendly feature. The page comes up quickly and there is even a box you can click to add the photo of the recipe. I like to include a photo of the recipe when it is offered for future reference.
You have put in a lot of hard work and a lot of hours redesigning Amish365 and it is appreciated. I have been a follower of yours for a number of years and hope to continue.
Thank you Kevin.
Claudine in Fort Worth, TX
Kevin
Thanks, Claudine, your feedback is appreciated, still working out some bugs, but looks good overall, I think!
David Ringer
Will have try this recipe. I love getting your e-mail everyday I really enjoy them thank you
Kevin
Thanks, David, enjoy the salad!
Johanna Santore
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-my mother had one of those old pie irons from the depression, and when i was a kid, probably close to 60 years ago, used to make those pies and cook them in the incinerator when my brother burned the weekly trash. how fun...
Kevin
Hope the pie did not smell/taste like garbage! I do like the pie iron pies, though!
Betty Hopkins
I like the new look. I really didn't have a problem with the old look, but this is definitely better. Love to read the blogs and then the recipes. Thank you for all of your work.
Kevin
Thank you, Betty, glad you are enjoying the new site!
Jackie Weber
Kevin: The recipe looks very interesting and I think I might try it. By the way.........I love the looks of the site the way you have it now. It's a wonderful "upgrade".
Kevin
Thank you, Jackie, much appreciated, glad you like the new look, it was long overdue!