When the weather finally cools off here in Louisiana, one of the first things I always crave is chili.  As a family of spicy food lovers, we take our chili extra hot and like to pair it with bread or cheese and crackers.  This fall, Joseph decided we needed to try cornbread and chose this Disney version served at places like Whispering Canyon, Trails End, and Hoop Dee Doo.

Disney Recipes – Whispering Canyon’s Cornbread

For me, the fun of cooking Disney food at home is that it always brings back happy vacation memories and this time was no different.  We’ve loved our evenings at the Hoop Dee Doo Review and have had some great lunches at Whispering Canyon Café.  One time in particular stands out – the time we ate at Whispering Canyon as Hurricane Matthew was bearing down on us!  Unsurprisingly, the food and service were still as great as ever.

We were a bit concerned when we heard that Disney (fairly recently) decided to tone down the antics (due to noise) at Whispering Canyon.  We thought the rowdy Cast Members always added to the restaurant’s charm.  With or without the shenanigans, the food is still absolutely solid and the beer menu is usually pretty good as well.  This makes Whispering Canyon a perfect place for a mid-day break from Magic Kingdom.  A convenient and scenic boat-ride away, Wilderness Lodge is both majestic and a relaxing place for a meal.

I’m sure this recipe would have been fine in either a cake pan or made into mini-loaves, but we decided on muffins.  This is a cake-like, very sweet cornbread which made it a great contrast to our extra-spicy chili.  It would also be great with breakfast foods like bacon and eggs.

If you prefer your cornbread more savory, you’ll want to approach this version with an open mind.  If you love Wilderness Lodge and Fort Wilderness dining and know this cornbread, prepare for some happy Disney flashbacks!

Do you like cooking Disney recipes at home?  Which ones are your favorites?