BBQ Cornbread Pizza
A delicious fusion of BBQ flavors and crispy cornbread, topped with smoky chicken and gooey cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free, Vegetarian (if no chicken)
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free blend)
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 2 cups shredded BBQ chicken
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 cup cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- Toppings (red onion, jalapeños, cilantro, etc.)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Combine cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, milk, sugar, egg, and melted butter in a mixing bowl until well mixed.
- Grease a pizza pan or cast iron skillet and pour in the cornbread batter. Spread evenly.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Shred the cooked chicken and mix it with BBQ sauce until well coated.
- Spread a layer of BBQ sauce on the baked cornbread, then top with BBQ chicken and cheese.
- Bake again for 10-15 minutes until the cheese is melted.
- Garnish with cilantro and let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Feel free to switch up the toppings or make it vegetarian by using roasted veggies instead of chicken.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: BBQ pizza, cornbread, summer recipes, easy dinner, family friendly