Sweet Potato Cornbread
A delightful twist on classic cornbread infused with sweet potatoes, creating a moist and flavorful side dish perfect for any meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup mashed sweet potatoes
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Mash the sweet potatoes until smooth.
- Whisk together cornmeal, flour, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
- In another bowl, mix buttermilk, sugar, vegetable oil, and eggs before adding the mashed sweet potatoes.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients, stirring gently until just mixed.
- Pour the batter into a greased 8-inch baking dish.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
Notes
Serve warm with chili, soups, or grilled meats for a flavorful pairing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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