Reese Witherspoon’s Cornbread Chili Pie Recipe

Published Sep 23, 2024 By Elle Ann

Image credit: 12 Tomatoes via YouTube

Have you always wondered what Reese Witherspoon’s famous cornbread chili pie tastes like? Well, it’s your lucky day because this copycat version by 12 Tomatoes on YouTube will show you how to make this dish with just a few simple steps, plus, it’s made easier with the help of a Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix.

This is definitely a fusion that I never thought I needed, cornbread and chili just work well together, and they taste incredibly good so you just don’t want to stop eating it. Learn how to make this delicious cornbread chili pie version now and get ready to taste one of the best dishes you can ever try!

Ingredients for Cornbread Chili Pie:

2 tbsp of olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1 pound of ground beef
1 pound of ground pork
2 (1.75 oz) packets of chili seasoning
1 (14 oz) can of diced tomatoes
2 tbsp of tomato paste
2 cups of chicken broth
2 (8.5 oz) boxes of Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix
2 eggs
2/3 cup of milk
1 cup of frozen corn
1 cup of cheddar cheese, grated
1 (16 oz) can of kidney beans, drained
Kosher salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

How to Make Reese Witherspoon’s Cornbread Chili Pie:

Ingredients for Cornbread Chili Pie — Image credit: 12 Tomatoes via YouTube

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F, then place a cast-iron skillet pan on a stove over medium-high heat, and heat the olive oil until shimmering. Add the onion and cook it for a minute before adding the garlic, then give them a good stir, and keep cooking for another minute until fragrant.

Step 2

Add the ground beef and pork, then cook them for a few more minutes until nice and brown, and then drain off the excess grease. Add the chili seasoning, diced tomatoes, and tomato paste, then reduce the heat to medium, and stir everything for about 1 minute until combined.

Step 3

Pour in the chicken broth, then reduce the heat to low, and let the mixture simmer for about 5 minutes while stirring occasionally. In a large mixing bowl, add the Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix, eggs, and milk, then stir them until just combined, add ½ cup of the corn and cheese, and stir them until combined.

Step 4

After letting the meat mixture simmer, add the kidney beans and remaining corn, then stir them to combine, and then pour the cornbread batter evenly on top. Place it in the preheated oven, then let it bake for about 35 to 45 minutes or until golden brown on top, and let it rest for about 10 minutes. Serve and enjoy!