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Three pieces of cornbread are served on a white plate in front of a baking pan filled with more cornbread.

Easy Classic Cornbread Recipe

Author: Jessica Haggard
A very, very good cornbread recipe passed down from my mom. This family favorite bakes up golden, sweet, and just the right amount of crumbly. It’s basically a mix, bake, and cool set-up, and a batch is ready in just 45 minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 12 servings
Calories 359 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 cup butter
  • 1 cup half and half
  • 2 cups biscuit mix
  • 1 cup yellow cornmeal
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • 2 large eggs slightly beaten

Instructions
 

  • Set your oven to 350 °F.
  • In a small saucepan, heat the butter and half and half until just scalded (steaming but not boiling).
  • In a large bowl, combine biscuit mix, cornmeal, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
  • Add the scalded butter mixture to the dry ingredients and stir to combine.
  • Whisk in the slightly beaten eggs until the batter is smooth and well combined.
  • Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan. Pour the batter into the pan and bake for 30 minutes, or until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Let cool slightly before cutting into squares and serving warm.

Notes

  • Stir just until combined so the bread stays light and fluffy.
  • Let it rest for at least 10 minutes to slice neatly without crumbling.
  • Mix in cheese, jalapeños, or corn if you like, just don’t overload the batter.
  • For sides, 12 or 15 pieces work well: cut 3x4 for 12 bigger slices or 3x5 for 15 smaller ones.
Serve: Enjoy warm with butter, honey, or jam alongside chili, stews, roasts, or holiday dishes like turkey, ham, and hearty sides. For a sweet option, try it with apple butter, cranberry jam, or a scoop of ice cream.
Store: Keep cornbread covered for 2 days at room temp or 5 days in the fridge or freeze up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight and reheat in the oven for 10–15 minutes or microwave slices for 20–30 seconds.

Nutrition

Calories: 359kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 5gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 79mgSodium: 544mgPotassium: 118mgFiber: 2gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 590IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 68mgIron: 1mg
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