Description
Honey Butter Sweet Potato Cornbread is a delightful twist on classic cornbread, blending the earthy sweetness of sweet potatoes with rich honey and buttery flavors. This comforting dish is perfect for family gatherings, barbecues, or simply as an indulgent snack. Its golden, fluffy texture and unique flavor profile are sure to impress everyone around your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup finely ground cornmeal
- 1 cup mashed sweet potatoes (about 2 medium sweet potatoes)
- 1/3 cup pure honey
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup whole milk (or milk alternative)
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roast sweet potatoes in their skins until fork-tender, about 45 minutes. Let cool before peeling and mashing.
- In a bowl, whisk together cornmeal, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix melted butter, honey, milk, and eggs until smooth.
- Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture along with the mashed sweet potatoes until just combined.
- Pour into a greased baking pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (about 90g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg