Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Honey Butter Sweet Potato Cornbread, a delightful twist on traditional cornbread. This moist and flavorful recipe combines the sweetness of ripe sweet potatoes with honey, crowned with a velvety homemade honey butter. Perfect for family dinners, potlucks, or holiday gatherings, this cornbread adds a unique touch to any meal. Its easy preparation makes it accessible for cooks of all skill levels, ensuring that every bite is a satisfying experience that balances sweet and savory notes.
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; set aside to cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine mashed sweet potatoes, buttermilk, melted butter, eggs, and honey until well mixed.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients; stir gently until just combined without overmixing.
- Pour batter into the prepared dish and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While baking, mix softened butter with honey in a separate bowl to create the honey butter.
- Let the cornbread cool slightly before serving warm with honey butter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (about 70g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg