Description
Southern comfort meets sweet indulgence in this honey butter sweet potato cornbread that blends rich, golden flavors into a delightful side dish. Warm slices paired with butter promise a delectable experience you’ll savor down to the last crumb.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup mashed sweet potatoes
- 1 cup buttermilk
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup honey
Leavening and Seasoning:
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Honey Butter:
- 1/2 cup softened butter
- 1/4 cup honey
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 375F (190C) and prepare a 9×9-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
- Blend cornmeal, flour, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl until thoroughly combined.
- Whisk together mashed sweet potatoes, eggs, melted butter, and buttermilk in a separate bowl until the mixture becomes smooth and uniform.
- Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring minimally to prevent overmixing and maintain a tender texture.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared baking dish, ensuring an even distribution across the surface.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, watching for a golden-brown top and checking doneness with a toothpick inserted in the center.
- While cornbread bakes, create honey butter by blending softened butter and honey until silky and well-incorporated.
- Remove cornbread from oven and let rest for 5-10 minutes to set the structure and enhance flavor development.
- Slice and serve warm, accompanied by the luxurious honey butter for a rich, indulgent finishing touch.
Notes
- Roast sweet potatoes beforehand for deeper, richer flavor that elevates the cornbread’s natural sweetness.
- Swap buttermilk with plant-based milk and use egg replacer to create a vegan-friendly version that maintains moisture and texture.
- Use cast-iron skillet for extra crispy edges and more even heat distribution, creating a perfectly golden crust.
- Experiment with additional mix-ins like chopped jalapeños or crispy bacon bits to customize the cornbread and add unexpected texture and flavor complexity.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 323 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2.5 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg