Description
Cornbread is a beloved classic that brings warmth and comfort to any meal. With its golden brown crust and fluffy interior, this easy homemade cornbread recipe delights the taste buds with a perfect balance of sweetness and savory goodness. Whether served alongside chili, barbecued meats, or enjoyed as a breakfast treat, this versatile bread is sure to impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a baking dish or cast iron skillet.
- In a large bowl, mix cornmeal, flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, and melted butter.
- Combine wet ingredients with dry ingredients until just mixed (some lumps are okay).
- Pour the batter into the prepared dish and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly before slicing and serve warm with butter or honey.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, consider mixing in shredded cheese or diced jalapeños. - Allowing the batter to rest for about 10 minutes before baking can enhance texture. - Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to two days at room temperature.