Cowboy Trifle

Why Make This Recipe

Cowboy Trifle is a fun and tasty dish that’s great for feeding a crowd. It has layers of cornbread, beans, veggies, bacon, cheese, and a creamy dressing. Every bite is full of flavor, and it looks colorful and inviting on the table.

This dish is easy to make. You don’t need special cooking skills or tools. Just prepare your ingredients, layer them in a bowl, and you’re done. It’s perfect for potlucks, picnics, or family dinners.

Another reason to love this recipe is that you can make it ahead of time. Letting it sit in the fridge helps all the flavors blend together. It saves time and makes serving easier when guests arrive.

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How to Make Cowboy Trifle

Ingredients:

• 1 box cornbread mix, prepared as the package says
• 2 medium jalapeños, seeded and minced
• ½ medium yellow onion
• 1 bell pepper, chopped
• 1 pound thick sliced bacon, cooked and chopped
• 1 ½ cups mayonnaise
• 1 cup ranch dressing
• 1 (28 oz) can diced tomatoes, 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 bunch green onions, thinly sliced
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Cut the cooked cornbread into 1-inch chunks. Set it aside.
2. In a bowl, mix the diced tomatoes, onion, bell pepper, jalapeños, beans, and corn.
3. In another bowl, mix the mayonnaise and ranch dressing. Add salt and pepper.
4. In a big serving bowl, place half of the cornbread chunks at the bottom.
5. Add a layer of the veggie and bean mixture over the cornbread.
6. Sprinkle some shredded cheddar cheese over the top.
7. Spread some of the mayo and ranch mixture over the cheese.
8. Add a layer of chopped bacon.
9. Repeat the layers until everything is used up, ending with cheese and bacon on top.
10. Sprinkle sliced green onions on top as garnish.
11. Chill in the fridge before serving so the flavors can blend.