Description
Sweet Potato Cornbread is a delightful twist on traditional cornbread, bringing together the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes with a fluffy texture and golden crust. Perfect for cozy gatherings or game day, this easy recipe will have everyone coming back for seconds. Serve warm with butter or alongside your favorite soups for a comforting dish that’s sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 2 cups mashed)
- 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup honey (or maple syrup)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease an 8-inch square baking dish.
- Peel, dice, and boil sweet potatoes until fork-tender (10-15 minutes), then mash until smooth.
- In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix melted butter, honey (or maple syrup), eggs, and milk until well combined.
- Gently fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients along with the mashed sweet potatoes until just mixed.
- Pour batter into the prepared dish and smooth the top. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (75g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg