Description
A deliciously moist and sweet cornbread made with sweet potatoes, perfect for family gatherings and cozy meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk (buttermilk preferred)
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup melted butter or oil
- 1 tablespoon sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Peel and cube sweet potatoes, then steam or boil until tender and mash until smooth.
- Whisk together cornmeal, flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
- Combine mashed sweet potatoes, milk, eggs, and melted butter in another bowl.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
- Spread the batter in a greased 9-inch baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serve warm.
Notes
For added flavor, you can incorporate herbs or spices like rosemary or thyme.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: sweet potato, cornbread, fall baking, side dish