Description
Sweet Potato Cornbread is a delightful fusion of warm, nostalgic flavors and textures. This moist cornbread combines the natural sweetness of mashed sweet potatoes with the traditional cornbread base, creating an irresistible treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup mashed sweet potatoes (about 2 medium sweet potatoes)
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup whole milk (or non-dairy alternative)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup melted butter (or coconut oil)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a baking dish.
- Boil, peel, and mash sweet potatoes until smooth.
- In one bowl, mix cornmeal, flour, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, combine mashed sweet potatoes, milk, melted butter, and eggs until smooth.
- Gradually mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Pour batter into the greased baking dish and bake for 25–30 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg