Description
Golden, moist, and rich with flavor, this Honey Butter Sweet Potato Cornbread is the perfect blend of sweet and savory. Made with mashed sweet potatoes, golden cornmeal, and topped with a glossy honey butter glaze, this easy recipe delivers a cozy, homemade comfort perfect for any occasion. Whether you need quick breakfast ideas, easy dinner sides, or a healthy snack with a Southern twist, this dish fits it all. It’s one of those food ideas you’ll want to bake on repeat.
Ingredients
1 cup mashed sweet potato
1 cup medium-ground yellow cornmeal
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
2 large eggs
3/4 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup melted butter
1/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons butter (for glaze)
2 tablespoons honey (for glaze)
Instructions
1. Roast or boil a sweet potato until fork-tender. Mash well and let cool completely.
2. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×9-inch baking dish or a cast-iron skillet.
3. In a large bowl, whisk cornmeal, flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
4. In another bowl, whisk eggs, then add mashed sweet potato, buttermilk, melted butter, and honey. Mix until smooth.
5. Combine wet and dry ingredients. Stir until just combined — don’t overmix.
6. Pour the batter into your prepared dish. Smooth the top.
7. Bake for 28–34 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8. While baking, melt 2 tablespoons of butter and mix with 2 tablespoons of honey.
9. When baked, brush the honey butter glaze over the hot cornbread.
10. Let it cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
For deeper flavor, roast the sweet potato instead of boiling it.
Use a cast-iron skillet for a crispier crust.
Always let the cornbread rest before slicing to keep it moist.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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