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Chili with Caramelized Onion Cornbread

October 28, 2013 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom

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chili with caramelized onion cornbread

I heart caramelized onions.

I adore the flavor and I especially love the way they make the house smell when they are caramelizing. Its a tossup between caramelizing onions and roasting garlic. Jury is still out on that one.

Also, this cornbread is perfect with my Spicy 15 Bean Chili recipe!

It’s simple…below is the recipe for caramelizing onions and baking cornbread. It can be served with your favorite chili! Enjoy!

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Chili with Caramelized Onion Cornbread

I adore the flavor and I especially love the way they make the house smell when they are caramelizing.
Prep Time15 minutes minutes
Cook Time30 minutes minutes
Servings - 8 servings

Ingredients 

  • 1 large sweet white onion, cut into thin strips
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp white sugar

Cornbread

  • 1 cup white flour
  • 1 cup yellow cornmeal
  • 1 Tbsp baking powder
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp baking soda
  • 2 Tbsp white sugar
  • 1/3 cup cup cooking oil, such as canola or vegetable
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 cups milk

Instructions

  • While the chili is cooking, caramelize the onion slices by adding them to a skillet with the olive oil and sugar. Saute for 5 minutes on high heat, then reduce to low heat and cook for 30 minutes, stirring often.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 F. Prepare the cornbread batter by whisking together all the dry ingredients. Stir in the wet ingredients and let the batter sit for 10 minutes.
  • Once the onions have cooked, gently stir half of them into the batter, and then pour the batter into a greased 913 glass baking dish. Drop the remaining caramelized onions on top of batter.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until cornbread is cooked through in the center.
  • Serve Caramelized Onion Cornbread withyour favorite chili!

Chili with Caramelized Onion Cornbread

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Filed Under: Beans Recipes, Beef Recipes, Bread Recipes, Budget Friendly Recipes, Chili Recipes, Homemade Recipes, Pantry Staple Recipe Ideas, Slow Cooker Recipes, Soup Recipes

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  1. kathleen says

    October 28, 2013 at 6:27 pm

    I want to try yours, the Dutch Oven Chili with Caramelized Onion Cornbread.

  2. kathleen says

    October 28, 2013 at 6:28 pm

    My favorite messy meal is Grilled chicken, greek salad with homemade hummus and pita. It requires a ton of chopping and a lot of dishes to wash

  3. angie says

    October 28, 2013 at 8:02 pm

    would love to try the texas chilli
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  4. Tina says

    October 28, 2013 at 8:09 pm

    I want to try the Dutch Oven Chili and the caramelized onion cornbread! Yum!

  5. Tina says

    October 28, 2013 at 8:11 pm

    My favorite messy meal would be fried chicken and mashed potatoes!

  6. Sue D says

    October 28, 2013 at 8:13 pm

    I want to try your chili recipe!

  7. angie says

    October 28, 2013 at 8:14 pm

    messy meal would be smothered pork chops oh so yummy and messy
    [email protected]

  8. Sue D says

    October 28, 2013 at 8:14 pm

    My favorite messy meal is chili!

  9. Scarlett says

    October 28, 2013 at 8:59 pm

    I am definitely going to make your Dutch Oven Chili with Caramelized Onion Cornbread! They both look delicious.

  10. Scarlett says

    October 28, 2013 at 9:01 pm

    The most recent messy meal I made was skillet steak. Grease everywhere. Seriously needed #formula409 for that meal.

  11. Stefanie says

    October 28, 2013 at 9:03 pm

    I would try your chili -looks great!

  12. Steva Spottswood says

    October 28, 2013 at 9:04 pm

    I want Texas Chili and your Caramelized Onion Cornbread

  13. Stefanie says

    October 28, 2013 at 9:05 pm

    My favorite messy meal is pan-fried sausage, potatoes and onions. No recipe-just saute the onions while browning the sausage – then add diced potatoes and cook until tender. Season with kosher salt & black pepper-yum!

  14. Steva Spottswood says

    October 28, 2013 at 9:07 pm

    Chicken fried pork chops smothered in sausage bacon gravy with caramelized onions on top and don’t forget the mushrooms.

  15. Christina says

    October 28, 2013 at 9:21 pm

    I would love to try the Dutch Oven Chili with Caramelized Onion Cornbread.

  16. Christina says

    October 28, 2013 at 9:22 pm

    My favorite messy meal is fried chicken livers with mashed potatoes and gravy. So good, but those little livers sure do splatter when you fry them.

  17. liz says

    October 28, 2013 at 9:32 pm

    I want to try your. the dutch oven chili.

  18. Heather says

    October 28, 2013 at 9:37 pm

    I loooove nachos!

  19. Andrea says

    October 28, 2013 at 9:59 pm

    I want try your Dutch Oven Chili with the other guys corn fritters. 🙂

  20. Andrea says

    October 28, 2013 at 10:01 pm

    My favorite “messy meal” is biscuits and gravy. Tastes so good but the stove takes a beating with grease.

  21. Claudia M says

    October 28, 2013 at 10:32 pm

    I want to try the Dutch Oven Chili and the caramelized onion cornbread! both sound awesome!

  22. Claudia M says

    October 28, 2013 at 10:34 pm

    my messy but oh so good Meal would be BLT’s 🙂

  23. Claudia M says

    October 28, 2013 at 10:34 pm

    pinned http://www.pinterest.com/pin/237213105346396018/

  24. Bob Williams says

    October 28, 2013 at 11:51 pm

    I love chili, and am always looking for new and different recipes. I am going to try yours today as a matter of fact!! Going to Krogers and pick up the ingredients!! Sounds yummy!!

  25. Roberta says

    October 29, 2013 at 3:28 am

    I want to try the Dutch Oven Chili and the caramelized onion cornbread – sounds excellent!

  26. Roberta says

    October 29, 2013 at 3:30 am

    My favorite messy meal is home made spaghetti and meatballs. You have the grease action from frying the meatballs and the tomato sauce splatters from the simmering sauce!!!

  27. Jay@MoneyBulldog says

    October 29, 2013 at 4:19 am

    Okay….. Definitely hungry now… 🙂

  28. Tammy Dougherty says

    October 29, 2013 at 7:53 am

    I vote for your recipe, it sounds quicker and easier than the other.

  29. Tammy Dougherty says

    October 29, 2013 at 7:53 am

    My favorite messy meal is fried chicken with all the usual sides.

  30. Jaye says

    October 29, 2013 at 9:36 am

    Dutch oven chili w/Carmelized onion cornbread

  31. Jaye says

    October 29, 2013 at 9:39 am

    My favorite messy meal is homemade chicken potpie!

  32. robin r says

    October 29, 2013 at 10:58 am

    i vote for your dutch oven chili. it has fewer ingredients and looks delicioius!

  33. Cindy says

    October 29, 2013 at 11:27 am

    I would make the Dutch over-less labor intensive and more items my boys won’t question in their food…..

  34. Cindy says

    October 29, 2013 at 11:28 am

    Anything I cook is messy-it just doesn’t matter. The dog learned early to keep a close watch when I am in the kitchen-things fall randomly. Try as I might, I am just a messy cook and I will have to learn to accept that because I like to cook and I love to eat!

  35. Lori G says

    October 29, 2013 at 11:33 am

    Yours sounds delish! In fact chili is on the menu this week, going to try yours but we like to eat with tortilla chips or scoops (my kiddos won’t touch onions:)

  36. Lori G says

    October 29, 2013 at 11:36 am

    Our messiest meal is definitely tacos, especially when serving rice as a side…usually more on the floor than on the plates!

  37. Gianna says

    October 29, 2013 at 7:32 pm

    Dutch Oven Chili with Caramelized Onion Cornbread.

  38. Gianna says

    October 29, 2013 at 7:33 pm

    Lasagna with bolognese sauce.

  39. Cindi says

    October 29, 2013 at 9:28 pm

    Most definitely, The Dutch Oven Chili and Cornbread!
    Many thanks, Cindi

  40. Cindi says

    October 29, 2013 at 9:29 pm

    I am extremely messy when making home made lasagna…
    Again, many thanks to you!
    Cindi

  41. Rachel V says

    October 29, 2013 at 9:51 pm

    Both recipes sound amazing, but I would really like to try that carmalized onion cornbread

  42. Rachel V says

    October 29, 2013 at 9:52 pm

    My favorite messy food is chicken wings and a big fat greasy cheeseburger

  43. Julie says

    October 30, 2013 at 8:46 am

    i hope yours wins! i would pick it for the cornbread alone!

  44. Julie says

    October 30, 2013 at 8:46 am

    i can’t stand things that mess up my oven – like baking bacon, or a run-over pot pie. ugh!

  45. Karen D says

    October 30, 2013 at 1:30 pm

    I want to try Erin’s Dutch Oven Chili

  46. Karen D says

    October 30, 2013 at 1:32 pm

    I really like these sloppy joes: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/rachael-ray/sloppy-veg-head-joe-recipe/index.html

  47. Karen D says

    October 30, 2013 at 1:43 pm

    Pinned at http://www.pinterest.com/pin/67202219413204974/

  48. petra says

    October 30, 2013 at 10:30 pm

    I would try your chili recipe. With the variety of beans, it sounds yummy.

  49. petra says

    October 30, 2013 at 10:32 pm

    my favorite messy meal is enchiladas with homemade enchilada sauce

  50. petra says

    October 30, 2013 at 10:36 pm

    enchiladas with homemade sauce http://www.pinterest.com/pin/45106433741420167/

  51. Chung says

    October 31, 2013 at 12:54 pm

    I want to try your Dutch Oven Chili with Caramelized Onion Cornbread

  52. Caryn crowston says

    October 31, 2013 at 5:24 pm

    I pick Chili with Caramelized Onion Cornbread and erins dutch oven chili.

  53. Karen says

    November 3, 2013 at 9:15 pm

    I vote for your chili with onion cornbread!

  54. Karen says

    November 3, 2013 at 9:18 pm

    Our favorite messy meal is crab legs with drawn butter. Invariably, the butter gets all over the stove, the table, the counters, and runs down our arms! Even though we cover the table with newspaper, it’s butter, butter, everywhere!

  55. Margot C says

    November 3, 2013 at 10:52 pm

    I want to try your Dutch Oven Chili with Caramelized Onion Cornbread

  56. Margot C says

    November 3, 2013 at 10:55 pm

    Our favorite messy meal is spaghetti; somehow that sauce gets everywhere (even the baseboards sometimes)

  57. Margot C says

    November 3, 2013 at 10:57 pm

    I pinned! : http://www.pinterest.com/pin/33495590952058640/

  58. Stephanie O says

    November 4, 2013 at 11:20 am

    Sorry Erin, I think Kevin’s recipe sounds more to my liking…no beans! 😉

  59. Stephanie O says

    November 4, 2013 at 11:22 am

    Our favorite messy meal (well, mine anyway) is spaghetti…or anything else that has the potential to boil over!! Unfortunately, my burner pans show it. ;}

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