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Honey Butter Sweet Potato Cornbread

Honey Butter Sweet Potato Cornbread

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Honey Butter Sweet Potato Cornbread is a delightful blend of sweet and savory flavors, perfect for enhancing any meal or gathering. This unique cornbread combines the natural sweetness of mashed sweet potatoes with rich honey butter, resulting in a moist, flavorful dish that will captivate your guests. Versatile enough to be enjoyed at breakfast, served as a side dish for dinner, or savored as a special treat at potlucks, this easy-to-make recipe is sure to become a family favorite. Its comforting texture and warm honey notes make it an ideal comfort food—a must-try for anyone looking to elevate their cornbread experience.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup mashed sweet potatoes
  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup honey

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease an 8-inch square baking dish or cast-iron skillet.
  2. Cook the sweet potato until tender, mash until smooth, and set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  4. In another bowl, mix mashed sweet potatoes with buttermilk, melted butter, eggs, and honey until well combined.
  5. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared dish and bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. While baking, prepare the honey butter by mixing softened butter with honey until smooth.
  8. Allow cornbread to cool slightly before serving warm with honey butter.

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