Southern Sweet Potato Cornbread Recipe: Easy and Irresistible Delight
A delicious Southern Sweet Potato Cornbread that combines sweetness and savory flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup mashed sweet potatoes
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix together the sweet potatoes, milk, eggs, and melted butter.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Pour the batter into a greased baking dish.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let it cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding corn kernels or jalapeños to the batter.
- Serve warm with butter for the best taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Southern Sweet Potato Cornbread, cornbread, sweet potato, Southern recipes