Sweet Potato Cornbread
A warm, fluffy cornbread infused with the sweetness of mashed sweet potatoes, perfect for any gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup mashed sweet potatoes (about 1 medium sweet potato)
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- ½ cup corn kernels (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a 9-inch square baking dish.
- Prepare the sweet potatoes by peeling, chopping, and boiling until tender, then mash until smooth.
- Mix together the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon in a large mixing bowl.
- Whisk the wet ingredients—mashed sweet potatoes, milk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract—until smooth.
- Combine the wet and dry mixtures gently until just combined, folding in corn kernels if using.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until the edges are golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cornbread cool for about 10 minutes before slicing.
- Taste test a slice and enjoy this tender cornbread, optionally spreading with butter.
Notes
Pairs well with chili and soups. Can be customized with different ingredients like cheese or spices for variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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