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Honey Butter Sweet Potato Cornbread

Healthy Fact of the Day

Sweet potatoes add beta-carotene, fiber, and natural sweetness while keeping the cornbread moist without extra fat. The orange flesh also provides vitamins A and C for immune support and eye health.
Honey Butter Sweet Potato Cornbread

Honey Butter Sweet Potato Cornbread

Recipe by Daily Disher

Honey Butter Sweet Potato Cornbread features mashed sweet potatoes blended into classic cornbread with honey, butter, and cinnamon, topped with caramelized brown sugar.

Course: SideCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy
4.7 from 3 votes
Servings

8

servings
Prep time

20

minutes
Cooking time

40

minutes
Calories

250

kcal

1

hour 

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup mashed sweet potatoes

    • 1 1/2 cups cornmeal

    • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour

    • 1 tbsp baking powder

    • 1/2 tsp salt

    • 1/2 tsp cinnamon

    • 1/4 cup honey

    • 1/4 cup melted butter

    • 1 cup milk

    • 1 large egg

    • 2 tbsp brown sugar

    Directions

    • Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and grease a 9-inch baking dish or a cast-iron skillet, ensuring it’s evenly coated.
    • In a large bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes, cornmeal, all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Mix until well combined.
    • In another bowl, whisk together the honey, melted butter, milk, and egg until fully incorporated and smooth.
    • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently with a spatula or spoon, ensuring there are no large lumps.
    • Pour the batter into the prepared 9-inch baking dish and smooth the top with a spatula, ensuring even coverage.
    • Sprinkle the brown sugar evenly across the top of the batter for a delightful caramelized finish after baking.
    • Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
    • Allow the cornbread to cool in the dish for at least 10 minutes before slicing and serving for the best texture.

    Nutrition Facts

    • Total number of serves: 4
    • Calories: 250kcal
    • Cholesterol: 0mg
    • Sodium: 620mg
    • Potassium: 400mg
    • Sugar: 8g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Calcium: 60mg
    • Iron: 2mg

    This Honey Butter Sweet Potato Cornbread transforms classic cornbread into something truly special with the addition of creamy mashed sweet potatoes that create incredible moisture and a subtle sweetness. Honey and butter add richness while warm cinnamon brings cozy fall spice, and the brown sugar topping caramelizes in the oven to create a slightly crunchy, sweet crust that contrasts beautifully with the tender crumb underneath. It’s the kind of cornbread that works equally well alongside chili, as a Thanksgiving side, or even as a slightly sweet breakfast treat.

    4.7 from 3 votes

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