Sweet Potato Cornbread
Sweet potato cornbread is a delightful twist on the classic cornbread recipe, adding an extra layer of sweetness and flavor. With the rich flavors of sweet potatoes, this unique cornbread is perfect during the fall season.
Servings: 10 slices
Calories: 234kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup sweet potatoes mashed - fresh sweet potatoes, or canned (drained)
- ¼ cup unsalted butter melted
- 1 egg
- 2 cups yellow cornmeal
- 4 tablespoons all purpose flour
- 1 ½ tablespoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 ½ cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F and grease a 9" cast iron skillet.
- Prepare the sweet potatoes by either cooking them or draining canned sweet potatoes. If using fresh, mash them and let them cool. If using canned, drain and mash them.
- Melt the butter and allow it cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the sweet potato mash, cooled melted butter, and milk.
- Beat in the egg until just combined.
- Mix the cornmeal, baking powder, and salt into the bowl with the sweet potato mixture until all of the cornmeal is moistened. (If using self rising cornmeal mix, omit the baking soda, flour, and salt.
- Pour the batter into a greased cast-iron skillet. Smooth out the surface to make it even.
- Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 22 to 27 minutes, or until a toothpick stuck into the center of the cornbread comes out clean.
- Allow it to cool in the skillet for about 10 minutes before serving.
- Serve with honey butter, maple butter, or your favorite fruit jam.
Notes
If using self rising cornmeal mix, omit the flour, baking soda, and salt.
If using canned sweet potatoes, drain the potatoes well and mash.
Serve with honey butter or maple butter for extra flavor.
Nutrition
Serving: 1slice | Calories: 234kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 33mg | Sodium: 337mg | Potassium: 214mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 2112IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 163mg | Iron: 1mg
