Best 5 Hot And Sweet Cornbread Recipes

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Hot and sweet cornbread is a delectable Southern dish that combines the sweet flavor of corn with the spicy heat of chili peppers. This classic recipe is a favorite at potlucks, picnics, and family gatherings. Its unique flavor profile is sure to tantalize your taste buds and leave you wanting more. With its moist and fluffy texture and the perfect balance of sweet and spicy, this cornbread is a true crowd-pleaser.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

GOLDEN SWEET CORNBREAD



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If you like sweet cornbread, this is the recipe for you! My mom made this for me as a child, and now it's my family's favorite.

Provided by bluegirl

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Cornbread Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup yellow cornmeal
⅔ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
3 ½ teaspoons baking powder
1 egg
1 cup milk
⅓ cup vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray or lightly grease a 9 inch round cake pan.
  • In a large bowl, combine flour, cornmeal, sugar, salt and baking powder. Stir in egg, milk and vegetable oil until well combined. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 188.6 calories, Carbohydrate 28.2 g, Cholesterol 17.1 mg, Fat 7.4 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 353.9 mg, Sugar 12.2 g

SWEETEST CORNBREAD



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This is a recipe for a very quick and easy cornbread that comes out of the oven so tender, moist, and very sweet! My family enjoys is with chili, jambalaya, ham and bean soup... the list goes on!

Provided by Lisa Hamm

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Cornbread Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

cooking spray
3 (7.5 ounce) packages cornbread mix (such as Jiffy®)
1 cup milk
3 eggs
1 (14.75 ounce) can creamed corn
½ cup white sugar
½ cup butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Coat a 9x13-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
  • Pour corn bread mix into a large bowl.
  • Whisk milk and eggs together in a separate bowl and pour over the cornbread mix. Stir just enough so that all ingredients are incorporated. Pour in creamed corn and sugar. Stir gently until well incorporated, but do not overmix.
  • Pour batter into the prepared baking pan. Melt butter in a microwave-safe bowl, about 30 seconds. Pour over the batter.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 30 to 40 minutes. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 359.2 calories, Carbohydrate 51.2 g, Cholesterol 69.8 mg, Fat 14.6 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 7.2 g, SaturatedFat 6.6 g, Sodium 1036.3 mg, Sugar 16.2 g

MOIST & SWEET CORNBREAD



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Easy recipe for homemade cornbread from scratch! This cornbread bakes up light, fluffy, moist, & sweet, with golden brown edges that are deliciously crispy.

Provided by Allie {Baking A Moment}

Categories     Side Dish     Snack

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2/3 cup cornmeal
2/3 cup sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, (melted (plus extra for the pan if making skillet cornbread))
1 1/4 cup milk
1/4 cup oil
2 eggs ((large))

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees, mist a 9x13-inch pan with nonstick spray, and line with parchment. (If making skillet cornbread, place about 1 1/2 tablespoons of butter in the pan and allow it to preheat in the oven.)
  • In a large bowl, whisk the flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, and salt together.
  • Whisk the melted butter, milk, oil, and eggs together in a large liquid measuring cup.
  • Pour the liquid ingredients into the dry and stir together until combined.
  • Transfer the batter to the prepared pan, and bake for 35 to 45 minutes, or until fluffy and slightly golden around the edges (a toothpick inserted into the thickest part of the cornbread should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs).
  • Cool for about 20 minutes, then cut into slices and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172 kcal, Carbohydrate 22 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Sodium 90 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 9 g, ServingSize 1 serving

HOT PEPPER HONEY CORNBREAD



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     side-dish

Time 50m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups yellow cornmeal
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
Kosher salt
1 hot chile pepper, such as serrano, Fresno or jalapeno, thinly sliced
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
2 cups buttermilk
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
3/4 cup honey
1/2 teaspoon cayenne

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Put a10-inch cast-iron skillet into the oven to heat.
  • Whisk together the cornmeal, flour, baking powder and 2 teaspoons salt in a large bowl. Add the sliced peppers and toss to coat.
  • Remove the skillet from the oven and add 1 stick of the butter to the skillet to melt. Pour into a bowl. Add the buttermilk, eggs and 1/2 cup of the honey to the bowl and whisk together. Stir the buttermilk mixture into the dry mix, then pour the combined batter into the hot skillet. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes.
  • While the cornbread is cooling, mix the remaining stick of butter and 1/4 cup honey with the cayenne and a pinch of salt in a small bowl until completely combined.
  • Serve the cornbread with the hot honey.

MOIST & SWEET CORNBREAD



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We prefer good old Southern cornbread with our beans but sometimes want it sweeter. Here's a sweet version to hold up the butter. -Stacey Feather, Jay, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups cornmeal
1 cup sugar
4 teaspoons baking powder
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
3/4 cup shortening
2 large eggs, room temperature
2-1/2 cups whole milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In another bowl, whisk eggs and milk; stir into crumb mixture just until moistened., Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 308 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 393mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose the right cornbread mix. There are many different brands and types of cornbread mix available, so be sure to choose one that you like the taste of and that is appropriate for the recipe you are using.
  • Use fresh ingredients. Fresh corn kernels, butter, and buttermilk will give your cornbread the best flavor.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the cornbread tough.
  • Bake the cornbread in a hot oven. A hot oven will help the cornbread rise and brown properly.
  • Let the cornbread cool slightly before serving. This will help the cornbread hold its shape and make it easier to slice.

Conclusion:

Hot and sweet cornbread is a delicious and versatile side dish that can be served with a variety of meals. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. Whether you like it plain or with added ingredients like bacon, cheese, or jalapenos, hot and sweet cornbread is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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