Description
A beloved dish that warms the heart, this Southern Honey Butter Cornbread is sweet, fluffy, and pairs perfectly with savory meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box cornbread mix (about 8.5 oz)
- 1/2 cup milk (or non-dairy milk)
- 2 large eggs (or flax eggs)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted (or vegetable oil)
- 1/2 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or pepper jack)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened (or non-dairy butter)
- 3 tablespoons honey (or maple syrup)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven according to the cornbread mix package instructions, usually to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cornbread mix, milk, eggs, and melted butter. Stir gently until smooth, being careful not to overmix.
- Fold in the corn kernels, shredded cheddar cheese, salt, and black pepper until incorporated.
- Pour the batter into a greased baking dish.
- Bake according to package instructions, about 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- While baking, mix the softened butter and honey in a small bowl for the honey butter.
- After baking, let the cornbread cool for 5-10 minutes, then brush the honey butter on top while warm.
- Slice and serve warm with extra honey butter on the side.
Notes
For a spicy twist, consider adding jalapeños. To make it vegan, substitute with flax eggs and non-dairy ingredients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: cornbread, southern dish, honey butter, easy recipe, comfort food