Here’s a go-to Easy Cornbread Recipe that’s moist, fluffy, and ready in no time! Perfect as a side for chili, BBQ, or a cozy southern-style meal. 🧈🌽
🍞 Easy Cornbread Recipe
🍽️ Servings: 9 squares
🕒 Prep Time: 10 mins | Bake Time: 20–25 mins | Total: ~35 mins
Cuisine: Southern / American
Texture: Moist and fluffy with a tender crumb
Flavor: Slightly sweet, buttery, and comforting
📝 Ingredients
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
- Optional: 1 tbsp honey for added sweetness
🔥 Directions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease an 8×8 inch baking dish or line with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix milk, eggs, oil, and honey if using.
- Pour wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir just until combined — don’t overmix.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until golden and a toothpick comes out clean from the center.
- Let cool slightly before slicing and serving.
💡 Tips & Notes
- Add corn kernels or shredded cheese for extra texture.
- For a deeper flavor, use buttermilk instead of milk.
- Leftovers? Warm gently in the oven or microwave, and top with butter or honey.
❄️ Storage
- Store in an airtight container at room temp for 2–3 days.
- Freeze for up to 2 months; wrap in foil or freezer bags.
EASY CORNBREAD RECIPE
Servings
9 squares
servingsPrep time
10
minutesCooking time
20
minutesIngredients
1 cup yellow cornmeal
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
1 tbsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup milk
2 large eggs
1/3 cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
Optional: 1 tbsp honey for added sweetness
Directions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease an 8×8 inch baking dish or line with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix milk, eggs, oil, and honey if using.
- Pour wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir just until combined — don’t overmix.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until golden and a toothpick comes out clean from the center.
- Let cool slightly before slicing and serving.
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