Description
This Sweet Potato Cornbread recipe combines the sweetness of sweet potatoes with the savory goodness of cornbread, creating a moist and flavorful side dish that is perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Sweet Potatoes:
- 1 pound sweet potatoes (peeled and diced)
Cornbread Mixture:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 1½ cups yellow cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup white sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1½ teaspoons kosher salt
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¾ cup buttermilk
- 1 cup Mexican blend shredded cheese
Instructions
- Prep your tools. Preheat your oven to 400ºF. Oil a 9×13 glass baking dish with PAM and set aside.
- Cook the sweet potatoes. Place the potatoes in a large pot and cover with water by about 2 inches. Bring to a boil over high heat, then cook until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Mix dry ingredients. While the potatoes are cooking, combine the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Whisk and set aside.
- Mash the potatoes. Place the cooked sweet potatoes in a large bowl. Add the 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter and mash until you have a mashed potato consistency. Let the potatoes cool for about 5 minutes.
- Add wet ingredients. Once the potatoes have cooled, add the eggs, sour cream, and milk. Stir well to combine.
- Add dry ingredients. Add the dry ingredients to the mashed potato mixture and stir until no dry bits of batter are visible.
- Mix in cheese. Add the cheese and mix it in until just combined.
- Bake. Spoon the batter into your prepared baking dish. Bake for 25-30 minutes, until the cornbread is golden and slightly cracked. Check for doneness with a toothpick.
- Finish and serve. Let the cornbread rest before slicing and serving.
Notes
- You can add diced jalapenos for a spicy kick.
- This cornbread pairs well with chili or BBQ dishes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: Sweet Potato Cornbread, Cornbread Recipe, Sweet Potato Recipe
