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Sweet Potato Cornbread Recipe

Sweet Potato Cornbread Recipe
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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
  • 1/2–1 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

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