Description
A delightful Sweet Potato Cornbread that combines the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes with the hearty texture of cornmeal, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup mashed sweet potatoes
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a 9×9-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
- Mix together the cornmeal, flour, brown sugar, sugar, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, and salt until well blended.
- Whisk the buttermilk, mashed sweet potatoes, eggs, and melted butter until smooth.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and fold gently until just combined.
- Transfer the batter to your prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool slightly before slicing and serve warm.
Notes
For a crispier crust, consider using an air fryer. Feel free to customize with cheese or jalapeños.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cornbread, sweet potatoes, baking, comfort food, side dish, vegetarian