Description
A delightful Southern staple, this cornbread is slightly sweet with a moist texture, perfect as a side dish or enjoyed at any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 egg
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease an 8-inch square baking dish or cast-iron skillet.
- In a bowl, combine milk, vegetable oil, and egg.
- In a larger bowl, mix cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared dish and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
For a sweeter cornbread, increase the sugar to 1/2 cup. Adding jalapeños or cheese can enhance flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg