Description
This cornbread recipe is the perfect side dish to accompany chili or BBQ. With a golden crust and moist interior, it’s a crowd-pleaser for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease an 8×8-inch baking dish or a cast iron skillet.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the milk, eggs, melted butter, and oil until well combined.
- Mix Batter: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir just until mixed—do not overmix.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smooth the top, and bake for 20–25 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Serve: Let cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For a sweeter version, increase the sugar to 1/3 cup.
- Add diced jalapeños, corn kernels, or shredded cheddar cheese for extra flavor.
- Best served warm with butter or honey.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
