Description
Cowboy Trifle is a flavorful layered dish that combines cornbread, vegetables, bacon, and creamy dressings for a delightful treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box cornbread mix, prepared per package instructions
- 2 medium jalapeños, seeded and minced
- ½ medium yellow onion
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 pound thick sliced bacon, cooked and chopped into bits
- 1 ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 1 (28oz) can diced tomatoes, juices drained
- 2 (16 oz) cans beans (pinto, kidney, or black), drained and rinsed
- 2 (16 oz) cans sweet corn, drained and rinsed
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 small bunch green onions, thinly sliced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cut prepared cornbread into 1-inch chunks. Set aside.
- Toss tomatoes, onion, bell pepper, beans, jalapeños, and corn together in a bowl to make a salsa.
- Combine mayonnaise and ranch dressing, add salt and pepper, to taste.
- Build trifle: add 1 layer of chopped cornbread, followed by a layer of salsa; add shredded cheese, followed by a layer of mayonnaise mixture, and a layer of diced bacon.
- Repeat until layers reach top of serving bowl. Garnish top with green onions and any remaining cheese and bacon.
- Refrigerate before serving.
Notes
- Can be made a day in advance for better flavor.
- Adjust the level of spiciness by adding more or fewer jalapeños.
- Feel free to substitute the beans and corn with your favorite varieties.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Layering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approximately 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg