Description
Homemade cornbread is a warm, comforting classic that fills your home with delightful aromas and creates memories around the table. With its golden-brown crust and fluffy center, this easy-to-make recipe is perfect for pairing with chili or enjoying as a stand-alone treat. Whether you’re serving it at a family gathering or savoring it on a cozy night in, this cornbread will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup medium-grind cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease an 8-inch square baking dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- In another bowl, mix milk, eggs, and melted butter until smooth.
- Gently combine the wet mixture with the dry ingredients until just mixed; avoid overmixing.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow to cool slightly before slicing into squares and serving warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (70g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg