Here’s a classic, moist, and slightly sweet cornbread recipe — perfect as a side for chili, BBQ, or fried chicken.
🌽 Classic Cornbread
Ingredients (Serves 6–8)
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sugar (optional, adjust to taste)
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup melted butter (plus extra for greasing)
Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Grease an 8-inch square baking pan or a 9-inch cast iron skillet with butter.
2️⃣ Mix Dry Ingredients
- In a bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3️⃣ Mix Wet Ingredients
- In another bowl, whisk milk, eggs, and melted butter.
4️⃣ Combine
- Pour wet ingredients into dry and stir until just combined (do not overmix).
5️⃣ Bake
- Pour batter into prepared pan.
- Bake 20–25 minutes, until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
6️⃣ Serve
- Let cool 5–10 minutes.
- Serve warm with butter, honey, or jam.
Tips & Variations
- Jalapeño Cornbread: Fold in 1–2 diced jalapeños for a spicy kick.
- Cheesy Cornbread: Add 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese.
- Honey Cornbread: Substitute 2–3 tbsp sugar with honey for a subtle sweetness.
- Skillet Cornbread: Bake in a preheated cast-iron skillet for crispy edges.
I can also give you a buttermilk cornbread version that’s extra tender and rich if you want a classic southern-style cornbread.
Do you want me to give that version too?
