Description
Honey Butter Sweet Potato Cornbread is a deliciously cozy dish that marries the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes with the classic comfort of cornbread. Enhanced by a buttery honey spread, this cornbread is perfect for family gatherings, potlucks, or simply as a delightful treat on a chilly evening. Its moist texture and flavorful profile make it an irresistible addition to any meal. Whether served warm with honey butter or as a side to your favorite dishes, this recipe is sure to impress and satisfy the entire family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup mashed sweet potatoes
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup honey
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease an 8-inch square baking dish or cast-iron skillet.
- Cook the sweet potato until tender, then mash it until smooth and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine mashed sweet potatoes, buttermilk, melted butter, eggs, and honey until well mixed.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and stir gently until just combined.
- Pour the batter into your prepared dish and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- While baking, prepare honey butter by mixing softened butter with honey until smooth.
- Let the cornbread cool slightly before serving with honey butter on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg