Reviewed: Apr. 6, 2012

This was delicious!! To make this a little lighter, I made my own dressing w/the ranch packet, greek yogurt and 1% milk. I cut the cheese down to just sprinkling it on top and didn't use the bacon. I did use the corn with the red and green pepper in it too. It was so moist and full of flavor! A definite keeper...

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KRISTY L

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Buffalo, New York, USA

Living In: Dallas, Georgia, USA

Reviewed: Jan. 22, 2012

This is a delicious, flexible, yummy recipe! I used a Jiffy corn bread mix with about 3/4 of a 7 oz can of diced green chilies and an additional 1/2 tsp cumin. I used black beans and real bacon. My dressing was Marie's Creamy Ranch Dressing, and the corn was Trader Joe's fire roasted frozen corn. A half a batch was perfect for eight people with lots of other food available, and we all had a little leftover for tomorrow. This is exactly the type of recipe I love because it lends itself so well to variations of all sorts. It was very yummy, and I recommend it without reservations!

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Marianne

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Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Nov. 13, 2011

was delish... used half pinto half black beans. I also added cheyyene and cumin to a ranch packet.. made a huuggee bowl... was afraid I'd be stuck with a bunch of left overs but it was all gone.. fast!!!

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linley1120

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Antelope, California, USA

Reviewed: Sep. 10, 2011

Great recipe, never fails to impress. I make my own cornbread and use bottled Kraft Peppercorn Ranch dresing, sometimes shredded chicken instead of bacon. Easily becomes no meat version for vegetarians and if you check for a cornbread recipe with corn meal only...it is a great salad for celiacs or those who prefer a diet that is gluten free.

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trichb

Reviewed: Aug. 25, 2011

Our family loved it! Great meal on 100 degree days! I used jalepeno ranch dressing and chunky salsa (medium hotness). I make my own cornbread so did not use the package. The cornbread can be made evening before, and throw salad together the next morning. Saved me time! Next time I will use shredded cold chicken instead of the bacon. Like the flexibility of adding avocado, jalepenos, or sour cream if individuals want to their own plates, but we thought it was filling enough without it. Made enough for left-overs the next night. Thanks for sharing! This is going in my favorite recipe box and I have shared with two people so far.

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texasL

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Irving, Texas, USA

Living In: Kemp, Texas, USA

Reviewed: May 5, 2011

We love this salad. It has such wonderful ingredients.

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Lee

Reviewed: Mar. 10, 2011

Followed exactly-was good not great. Good starting point for a recipe, could make this my own.

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cmaria

Reviewed: Jan. 25, 2011

I gave this recipe 4 stars because I think that the original would be a tad too bland. I made some improvements per others' suggestions, and I was very pleased! I added a jalapeno to the cornbread, used spicy ranch dressing, and substituted a taco cheese blend for regular cheddar. Even after these changes plus adding some cumin and chile powder between the layers, I found it could be a little spicier. I will definitely make this again, but I will be more generous with my spices. Everyone raved about this at a friend's dinner, and the hostess told me this recipe was a keeper!

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ALLICAT1998

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Tylertown, Mississippi, USA

Reviewed: Jan. 23, 2011

this salad was SO good! i accidentally left out the green onions and bacon bits, but it still tasted wonderful! i might use some black beans next time too. i think they would add a fun flavor to it. a few of my friends read the recipe and were skeptical, but they loved the salad after they tasted it. i cant wait to make it again!

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princeslani

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Spokane, Washington, USA

Living In: Arlington, Texas, USA

Reviewed: Dec. 22, 2010

I made my own cornbread from a recipe on here (which ended up being way to bread-like but mixed with everything in the salad wasn't too bad). I would definitely NOT use so much Ranch dressing next time. I'd cut it down to a third of the amount listed. It was just WAY too much and overpowering. I was surprised that even the next day the cornbread wasn't soggy. That was a nice surprise. Also, this makes A LOT.

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