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Sweet Potato Cornbread


  • Author: Jennie Graham
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 15-18 minutes and check for doneness with toothpick. this works great for portion control and easy serving 1x

Description

A moist and flavorful sweet potato cornbread that combines the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes with classic cornbread texture. Perfect as a side dish or snack.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 cups sweet potatoes, cubed
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Prepare Sweet Potatoes: Boil cubed sweet potatoes in salted water for 15-20 minutes until fork-tender. Drain completely and mash until smooth with no lumps remaining.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cornmeal, baking powder, sugar, and salt until evenly combined.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In separate bowl, mix mashed sweet potatoes with melted butter, beaten eggs, and milk until smooth and well incorporated.
  4. Combine Mixtures: Gradually fold wet mixture into dry ingredients using gentle motions. Mix just until no dry flour remains visible.
  5. Bake: Pour batter into greased 8×8 dish. Bake at 400°F for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and toothpick comes out clean.

Notes

  • Choose orange-fleshed sweet potatoes like Beauregard or Jewel varieties for best color and sweetness
  • Don’t overmix the batter once wet and dry ingredients combine to prevent tough, dense texture
  • Let sweet potatoes cool slightly before mashing to prevent eggs from cooking when mixed together
  • Let cool for 10 minutes before cutting to prevent crumbling and ensure clean slices
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 piece (1/9 of pan)
  • Calories: 285 calories
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 320mg
  • Fat: 6g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 52g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 7g
  • Cholesterol: 55mg

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