Description
Indulge in this fluffy and sweet Sweet Potato Cornbread, perfect for any occasion. A delicious blend of sweet potatoes and cornmeal creates a comforting dish everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup sweet potatoes (mashed, about 2 medium)
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease an 8-inch square baking dish.
- Boil sweet potato chunks until tender (about 15 minutes), then mash until smooth.
- In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix mashed sweet potatoes with milk and eggs until smooth; stir in melted butter.
- Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared dish and bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
Notes
- For a twist, add spices like cinnamon or nutmeg for added flavor.
- Swap whole milk for almond milk or incorporate chopped jalapeños for spice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg