Sweet Potato Cornbread
A delightful and moist cornbread made with sweet potatoes, perfect for cozy family dinners or holiday feasts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup mashed sweet potatoes
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 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) and grease a baking pan.
- In a large bowl, mix together the mashed sweet potatoes, cornmeal, all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the milk, eggs, and melted butter until well blended.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined—be careful not to overmix!
- Pour the batter into your prepared baking pan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cornbread cool slightly before serving.
Notes
For a healthier option, substitute butter with coconut oil or all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour. Ensure baking powder is fresh for fluffiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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