Description
A simple and classic cornbread recipe that’s perfect as a side dish or snack. It’s easy to make and pairs well with soups, stews, or just butter.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup milk
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a 9-inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, mix cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk milk, oil, and egg together.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese or diced jalapeños.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Use buttermilk instead of regular milk for a tangier taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: cornbread, easy cornbread, homemade cornbread, classic cornbread