This recipe for southern cornbread is perfect any time of year, for any side dish or as a meal itself! Moist, tender and easy to make!

Y'all, my hubby was born and raised south of the Mason-Dixon line. He had the cutest little accent when we first met. It was one of the things that attracted me to him. That, and his 80's hair-band hairstyle, but we won't get into that.

When we first got married, I made him cornbread with just about everything. Chili and cornbread, chicken noodle soup and cornbread. Cornbread with butter and honey. Cornbread and hot dogs. The thing was, that I made it from the box. You know the kind where you add an egg and butter and viola, instant cornbread recipe. 

Obviously, as I grew in the kitchen with cooking and baking skills, I wanted to replace as many boxed items as I could.  Not only for flavor, but making food with simple ingredients is healthier and more easy on the budget. Healthier because you are lacking all the preservatives needed to keep mixes on the store shelf a long time, and budget friendly because you are buying ingredients you can use in other recipes, too. Win-win. 

This easy southern cornbread is a quick bread that is the perfect combination of flavor, texture and simplicity. 

It takes about 5 minutes to put together, and 30 minutes to bake. Great for a last minute side dish, if you need one. Perfect for serving alongside soup, chili, or spreading copious amounts of butter an jam and enjoying by itself. 

Try this with coffee or tea in the afternoon for a slightly sweet, yet savory snack, too. The Frenchman loves it with a cup of coffee in the mornings. Well, as long as there is lots of honey involved. Why would we say no to a thing like that, anyway, right? 

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How do I make this easy sweet cornbread recipe?

Using a large bowl, you will mix the dry ingredients together. It's important that you get all the lumps out, or you may get a bite of baking powder or salt. Allowing the butter to melt in your baking pan or baking dish will help to grease the pan. However, you can also use bacon grease or coconut oil to grease your pan with. 

In a separate bowl, combine the wet ingredients. Mix the wet into the dry and until just moist. Pour the batter into your hot skillet, or greased baking pan. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow to cool for a few minutes before serving. 

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups ground cornmeal
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
• 2 eggs
• 8 tablespoons melted, unsalted butter 
• 1/4 cup honey (optional)
• 3 Tablespoons butter (optional-for adding on top)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°. While it is heating, place the butter in a cast iron skillet to melt.
2. In a large mixing bowl, add the dry ingredients and blend.
3. In a separate bowl, mix the buttermilk and egg and mix well.
4. Blend the wet ingredients into the dry until just moist.
5. Add the melted butter from the skillet, saving a bit in the pan. Swirl remaining butter in pan to coat.
6. Pour cornbread batter in the skillet.
7. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until golden brown. Dot with butter on top, and drizzle with honey, if desired after removing from oven.

What is your favorite side dish to serve with soup? Will you try this southern cornbread? Be sure to let me know what you think! 

Now that you've got your cornbread, try this homemade cornbread dressing! 

 

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