Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Honey Butter Sweet Potato Cornbread, a perfect blend of sweet and savory. This comforting dish combines creamy mashed sweet potatoes with rich honey butter for a moist, flavorful cornbread that elevates any meal. Whether enjoyed as a side at family gatherings, paired with soups, or savored as a breakfast treat, its unique sweetness will leave everyone wanting more. Easy to prepare and packed with nutrients, this cornbread is not just a dish; it’s an experience that brings warmth to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup mashed sweet potatoes
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup honey
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease an 8-inch baking dish or cast-iron skillet.
- Cook the sweet potato until tender, then mash it until smooth.
- In one bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix the mashed sweet potatoes with buttermilk, melted butter, eggs, and honey until well combined.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared dish and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While baking, prepare honey butter by mixing softened butter and honey until smooth.
- Allow the cornbread to cool slightly before serving warm with honey butter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg