Description
Cornbread is the ultimate comfort food, offering warmth and cheer at any gathering. This easy and delicious cornbread recipe features a golden crust with a soft, buttery interior that’s simply irresistible. The slightly sweet flavor combined with a crumbly texture pairs perfectly with hearty soups, stews, or can be savored warm with butter. Whether you’re hosting a family dinner or enjoying a summer barbecue, this straightforward recipe will guide you in crafting homemade cornbread that is both moist and flavorful. Feel free to customize it by adding your favorite mix-ins like cheese or jalapeños for an extra kick. Get ready to fill your kitchen with the delightful aroma of freshly baked cornbread!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
- 2 large eggs
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease an 8-inch square baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mix cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together milk, oil or melted butter, and eggs until smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and stir gently until just combined; lumps are okay.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared dish and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg