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Homemade Cornbread

Moist, buttery cornbread with crispy brown edges, a touch of sweetness, and the perfect crumb! This recipe goes great with butter and honey and makes a delicious side dish for your favorite chili!
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 12
Calories: 221kcal
Author: Cathy Trochelman

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 cup yellow cornmeal
  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup melted butter
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup corn kernels

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, sugar, salt and baking powder. Mix well; make a well in the center.
  3. To the well, add melted butter, milk, and eggs. Stir just until combined (a few lumps will remain.)
  4. Transfer batter to an 8x8 inch square baking dish. Bake for 20-25 minutes.
  5. Serve warm with butter and honey.

Notes

Recipe Variations

  • Adjust the amount of sugar according to personal taste
  • Substitute brown sugar for granulated
  • Omit the corn kernels
  • Add 1 cup of your favorite shredded cheese
  • Add cooked, crumbled bacon or sausage
  • Add chopped onion or chives
  • Add lemon or orange zest

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 221kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 53mg | Sodium: 425mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g