Description
Honey Butter Sweet Potato Cornbread is a delightful fusion of flavors that takes traditional cornbread to new heights. Infused with the natural sweetness of honey and creamy sweet potatoes, this tender and moist cornbread is ideal for family gatherings, potlucks, or simply as a comforting side dish. With minimal preparation time and readily available ingredients, it’s a versatile recipe that can be enjoyed at breakfast, lunch, or dinner. The addition of homemade honey butter makes each bite even more indulgent, ensuring this dish will become a staple in your home.
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 square baking dish or cast-iron skillet.
- Cook and mash the sweet potato until smooth; allow to cool slightly.
- In one bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, blend mashed sweet potatoes, buttermilk, melted butter, eggs, and honey.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients gently until just mixed; avoid overmixing.
- Pour the batter into the prepared dish and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
- While baking, mix softened butter with honey for the topping.
- 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 (about 70g)
- Calories: 174
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 36mg