Honey Butter Sweet Potato Cornbread
A delicious and comforting Honey Butter Sweet Potato Cornbread that’s perfect for family gatherings and cozy dinners, featuring the earthy sweetness of sweet potatoes and a rich, buttery texture.
- 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
Scale
- 1 cup mashed sweet potatoes
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup honey (for the cornbread)
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup honey (for the honey butter)
- 1/2 cup softened butter (for the honey butter)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, mix the mashed sweet potatoes, eggs, melted butter, and buttermilk until well combined.
- Gently combine the wet and dry ingredients, stirring until just mixed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Meanwhile, mix the softened butter with honey to make the honey butter.
- Let the cornbread cool slightly, then serve warm with a generous spread of honey butter.
Notes
For perfect cornbread, don’t overmix the batter, and consider adding spices like cinnamon for a warm touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: cornbread, sweet potato, honey butter, comfort food, side dish