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Sweet Potato Cornbread Recipe

Sweet Potato Cornbread Recipe

5.2 from 25 reviews

This Sweet Potato Cornbread recipe combines the classic flavors of cornbread with the sweetness and earthiness of pureed sweet potato. The result is a moist, flavorful cornbread that pairs perfectly with savory dishes or can be enjoyed on its own.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients:

  • 2 cups plain yellow cornmeal
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 Tbsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/21 tsp pumpkin pie spice or cinnamon

Wet Ingredients:

  • 1 cup pureed sweet potato
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted (plus additional to grease skillet)
  • 1 Tbsp turbinado sugar (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven and prepare skillet: Preheat oven to 375°F. Butter the bottom and sides of a 10-inch skillet or similar. Set aside.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, sugars, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin pie spice.
  3. Combine wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together sweet potato, milk, sour cream, eggs, and melted butter. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients, mixing until combined.
  4. Bake: Pour the batter into the skillet, sprinkle with turbinado sugar, and bake for 40-45 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  5. Serve: Serve the cornbread warm with butter and a drizzle of maple syrup or honey.

Notes

  • You can adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of sugar used.
  • This cornbread pairs well with chili, soups, or can be enjoyed as a standalone snack.

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Keywords: Sweet Potato, Cornbread, Skillet Bread, Homemade Bread