Description
Cornbread is a comforting classic that fills your home with warmth and delightful aromas. This easy-to-follow recipe yields a golden-brown, fluffy cornbread with a crispy edge that’s perfect for pairing with chili or serving as a tasty snack. Customize it by adding jalapeños, cheese, or sweet corn for extra flavor. Ideal for gatherings or family dinners, this cornbread will leave everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup medium ground cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 cup whole milk (or buttermilk)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/4 cup melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease an 8-inch square baking pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar until well combined.
- Create a well in the dry ingredients and add milk, melted butter, and eggs. Mix gently until just combined—avoid overmixing.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow to cool slightly before slicing and serving warm with butter.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approximately 60g)
- Calories: 172
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 235mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg