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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

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