Description
Honey Butter Sweet Potato Cornbread is a delightful twist on classic cornbread, combining the rich flavors of sweet potatoes and honey for a moist, flavorful treat. Perfect for any occasion—be it a family dinner, potluck, or a cozy breakfast—this cornbread is topped with creamy honey butter that makes it irresistible. Easy to prepare and versatile enough to complement various dishes, it’s guaranteed to be a hit with everyone at the 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 (or regular milk)
- 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 until smooth and set aside to cool.
- In a mixing 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.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients gently; do not overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared dish and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- While baking, prepare honey butter by mixing softened butter with honey until creamy.
- Allow cornbread to cool slightly before serving warm with honey butter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 188
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg