Cornbread, a staple dish in Southern cuisine, is a delectable treat that has captured the hearts of food enthusiasts for generations. This versatile bread, often served alongside hearty stews, chili, or collard greens, boasts a moist and tender crumb, a slightly sweet flavor, and a golden-brown crust. Its unique texture, achieved through the use of cornmeal, lends a delightful crunch that complements a variety of dishes. In this article, we present a collection of mouthwatering cornbread recipes, each offering a unique twist on this classic Southern delight. From traditional to modern interpretations, these recipes cater to diverse preferences and skill levels. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your culinary journey, you'll find a cornbread recipe here that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to embark on a delicious adventure with our comprehensive guide to moist and flavorful cornbread.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
THE BEST FLUFFY MOIST CORNBREAD RECIPE EVER
The best cornbread recipe ever! This fluffy, moist cornbread is easy to make in just 30 minutes with under 10 ingredients. It has the perfect amount of sweetness and will be your new go-to side dish for any meal. You'll never need another homemade cornbread recipe after this one!
Provided by Monique Volz of AmbitiousKitchen.com
Categories Nut Free Side Dish Snack Vegetarian
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Grease a 9x9 inch pan or 9 inch skillet or 9 inch cake pan with nonstick cooking spray or butter.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, cornmeal, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
- In a separate large bowl, mix together the wet ingredients: eggs, maple syrup/honey, yogurt and milk. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and stir with a spoon until it just begins to combine, then stir in the melted butter until just combined. Do not overmix the batter.
- Bake for 18-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean or with just a few crumbs attached. Serve warm with a pat of butter and a drizzle of honey!
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 slice, Calories 142 kcal, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Carbohydrate 21.2 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Sugar 6.4 g, Protein 3.8 g
MOIST SOUTHERN CORNBREAD RECIPE
Rich, moist, savory and delicious Southern cornbread made with cream style corn and sour cream.
Provided by Julia Jordan | Julia's Simply Southern
Categories Sides
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C)
- In a square baking dish (or cast iron skillet if preferred), melt the butter in the oven until it bubbles.
- While the butter melts, prepare the batter. In a mixing bowl; combine the corn meal, eggs, creamed corn, sour cream and grated onion. Pour the cornbread batter in the baking dish on top of the melted butter. Be careful handling the hot baking dish.
- Bake the cornbread for 40 minutes.
- Allow to cool slightly before slicing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 211 calories, Carbohydrate 20 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 77 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 13 grams fat, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 5 grams protein, SaturatedFat 7 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 357 grams sodium, Sugar 2 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams unsaturated fat
EASY MOIST CORNBREAD RECIPE
This easy and moist cornbread recipe is a true southern treat made with tangy buttermilk and cooked in a cast iron skillet to achieve that iconic crispy bottom. This one bowl recipe is incredibly versatile and is a great base recipe to create endless variations!
Provided by Bettie
Categories All Recipes
Time 28m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Position your oven rack in the center of the oven and place a well seasoned 10" or 12" cast iron skillet inside. Preheat your oven to 450F (232C). This will preheat your skillet to help achieve a very crispy bottom to your cornbread. Alternatively, if you do not have a cast iron skillet you may use a 9" round or square metal or glass baking dish for this recipe, but you should not preheat them in the oven.
- Meanwhile, melt your butter. Once completely melted, divide out about 2 TBSP. This will be used to grease your skillet. The rest of the butter will go into the cornbread. Set both aside to cool slightly.
- In a large mixing bowl combine the cornmeal, all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and sugar. Whisk together until combined.
- Add in your buttermilk, eggs, and the larger amount of melted butter and stir until everything is just incorporated. You don't want to over-mix.
- Carefully remove the hot cast iron skillet from the oven. Add the 2 TBSP butter you divided out to the pan and swirl around until the bottom is coated. Pour your cornbread batter into the skillet and immediately place skillet back into the hot oven. If you are using a baking dish instead of a cast iron skillet, coat it with the reserved melted butter.
- Cook at 450F (232C) for about 20 minutes or until a tester comes out with moist crumb from the center. If you want a crispier top, put it under the broiler for 1-2 minutes, watching it very closely.
- As an optional extra step in increase the moistness of this cornbread, run a stick of butter over the top of the bread while it is still hot. The butter will melt down into the bread and keep it extra moist and delicious! Use as much as you like of the stick. I just rub it all over until it is well coated.
CLASSIC CORNBREAD
Matt and Amy Bell, owners of the restaurant South on Main, usually avoid cooking contests. But the cornbread festival was different. "It's more of a community project than a competition," Matt says. "And it's directly outside the restaurant." The pair won the traditional category with their classic cornbread, a recipe developed by Amy's grandmother Nellie Mae. "You don't dare mess with family recipes," Matt says. "And if you do, you better make sure they can't tell."
Provided by Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 40m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and brush a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with vegetable oil.
- Whisk the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in a large bowl. In another bowl, whisk the egg, vegetable oil and buttermilk, then fold into the dry ingredients with a rubber spatula until just combined.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared baking dish and bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer to a rack and let cool 15 minutes before serving.
MOIST CORNBREAD RECIPE
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease an 8-inch square pan with oil or butter.
- Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Remove from heat and mix in the sugar. Quickly beat in the eggs until well-combined.
- Stir in the buttermilk and baking soda. Add the cornmeal, flour, and salt. Mix until combined and almost lump-free.
- Pour the batter into the greased pan. Bake for 30 minutes. It's done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cornbread cool in the pan for 20 minutes before slicing. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 284 cal
THE BEST MOIST SWEET CORNBREAD
This is more like a cake it's so moist and light, you may want to add in some green chilies or shredded cheddar cheese --- for a less sweeter taste reduce sugar to 1/2 cup --- this is very good!
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Quick Breads
Time 45m
Yield 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Set oven to 350 degrees F.
- Set oven rack to second-lowest position.
- Butter an 8 x 8-inch square baking dish.
- In a large bowl mix together flour with sugar, cornmeal, baking powder and salt.
- In another bowl whisk together half and half cream or milk, eggs, oil and melted butter; add to the flour mixture and stir with a wooden spoon until just combined.
- Mix in canned corn niblets.
- Transfer to baking dish.
- Bake for 35 minutes or until the the cake tests done.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 207.9, Fat 10.6, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 37.9, Sodium 184.9, Carbohydrate 26, Fiber 1, Sugar 9.5, Protein 3.4
MOIST & SWEET CORNBREAD
We prefer good old Southern cornbread with our beans but sometimes want it sweeter. Here's a sweet version to hold up the butter. -Stacey Feather, Jay, Oklahoma
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 35m
Yield 15 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In another bowl, whisk eggs and milk; stir into crumb mixture just until moistened., Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 308 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 393mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
CLASSIC CORNBREAD
This cornbread strikes the right balance between tender and crumbly. To use it in a Thanksgiving stuffing, reduce the sugar to 2 tablespoons.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Breakfast & Brunch Recipes Bread Recipes
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Butter an 8-inch square baking pan. In a large bowl, stir together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and baking soda. In a medium bowl, whisk together melted butter, buttermilk, and eggs. Add buttermilk mixture to flour mixture and stir just until combined (do not overmix). Transfer batter to pan and smooth top.
- Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool in pan on a wire rack, 15 minutes, before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 329 g, Fat 14 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 8 g
MOIST MEXICAN CORNBREAD
Our family enjoys this beef-stuffed corn bread with for a snack or even a simple entree. -Elizabeth Sanders, Obion, Tennessee
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 45m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine the eggs, sour cream and oil. In another bowl, combine the cornmeal, flour, baking powder and salt; fold in the chiles, green pepper, onion and pimientos. Add the egg mixture; mix well. , Pour half into greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Top with beef. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup cheddar cheese. Spoon remaining cornmeal mixture over top. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 448 calories, Fat 32g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 88mg cholesterol, Sodium 490mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 16g protein.
Tips:
- Use fresh, sweet corn. Fresh corn on the cob is best for cornbread, but you can also use frozen or canned corn. If using frozen corn, thaw it completely before using. If using canned corn, drain it well and rinse it with cold water.
- Use buttermilk or sour cream. Buttermilk or sour cream adds a tangy flavor and helps to keep the cornbread moist. If you don't have buttermilk or sour cream on hand, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes.
- Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing the batter will make the cornbread tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Bake the cornbread in a hot oven. A hot oven will help the cornbread to rise and brown properly. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit before baking the cornbread.
- Let the cornbread cool before serving. Cornbread is best when it is slightly cooled. Let it cool for at least 10 minutes before serving.
Conclusion:
Cornbread is a delicious and versatile side dish that can be served with a variety of meals. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. Whether you like it sweet or savory, there is a cornbread recipe out there for you. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy side dish, give cornbread a try. You won't be disappointed!
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