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    Home » Uncategorized » 7 Cornbread Add-Ins

    7 Cornbread Add-Ins

    Published: Nov 26, 2019 · Modified: Dec 4, 2019 by Kate · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Mix up your cornbread! This simple cornbread recipe includes seven cornbread add-ins combinations so you can make the best easy cornbread! 7 Cornbread Add-Ins

    As the weather cools off, I find myself craving soups and chili. I love how soup warms you from the inside on those chilly fall days!

    I can't eat soup or chili without something on the side. Some people are go for crackers, but I'm a cornbread or bread kind girl.

    In fact, I can't have chili without craving a nice piece of cornbread. I love sweet cornbread, but there are times when I need savory cornrbead instead.

    One of the things that I like to do is put my own twist on classics like cornbread. When I was first out on my own, that was how I did the majority of my cooking and baking. I like it add in a little of this of that just to mix it up.

    How To Make Cornbread

    cornbread batter in a white mixing bowl

    In a large bowl, whisk the dry ingredients together. Add the wet ingredients and whisk just until combined.

    Pour the batter into the preheated skillet and bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

    Cast iron skillet of cornbread with one slice missingAll of the add-ins listed below should be mixed in between steps 3 and 4 in the recipe.

    Apple Sage

    Apple Sage - This makes a great base for cornbread stuffing!

    Just stir in ½ cup grated, peeled apple and 2 tablespoons of fresh, chopped sage.

    Green Chile Cheese

    Green Chile + Cheese - This is great alongside chili!

    Add ½ of a 4 ounce can of chopped green chiles and ½ c. sharp cheddar cheese.

    Maple Bacon

    Maple Bacon - This is great for breakfast! Add ½ teaspoon maple flavor + 1 cup chopped, cooked bacon.

    Maple flavor is a flavoring like vanilla extract and is usually found in the same area of the grocery store.

    Pumpkin Spice

    Can't have fall without pumpkin spice everything! Add in ½ cup pumpkin puree + 1 tsp. pumpkin spice.

    Corny

    This one is also good with chili! Add in 1 cup of fresh, frozen (and thawed), or canned corn (drained).

    Cheesy Garlic

    This one is also good with soup or chili! Add 1 cup of sharp cheddar cheese + 2 cloves minced garlic.

    Herb

    This also makes a great stuffing base! Add 2 tablespoons each of fresh, chopped rosemary, sage, and thyme.

    Slice of cornbread on a white plate next to a cast iron skillet

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    Cast iron skillet of cornbread with one slice missing

    Cornbread Recipe

    Simple savory cornbread recipe
    5 from 4 votes
    Print Rate
    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 25 minutes
    Servings: 8 servings
    Calories: 262kcal
    Author: Kate @ I Heart Eating

    Equipment

    • cast iron skillet

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups finely ground yellow cornmeal
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon baking powder
    • ½ teaspoon baking soda
    • 1 ½ cups buttermilk at room temperature
    • 2 large eggs at room temperature
    • 6 tablespoons butter melted

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 450F. Place a seasoned 10-inch cast-iron skillet in the oven while it preheats.
    • In a large bowl, whisk the cornmeal, salt, baking powder, and baking soda together.
    • Add the buttermilk, eggs, and butter. Whisk until just combined. The batter will be thick.
    • Carefully remove the hot skillet from the oven.
    • Pour the batter into the hot skillet.
    • Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

    Video

    Notes

    1. Nutrition values are estimates. 

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 262kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 353mg | Potassium: 236mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 343IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 74mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Originally published 10/22/15. Updated with new photos and tips 11/26/19.

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    Kate got her first cookbook when she was five years old, and she hasn't stopped cooking since then! Her delicious recipes have been featured on Food Network, MSN, Better Homes & Gardens, Buzzfeed, The Huffington Post, and more. When she's not cooking or baking, she can be found on her mini farm with her husband and her five kids.

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    Comments

    1. Johanna

      April 02, 2021 at 6:02 pm

      I have always wanted to know the amount of ingredients to put into your cornbread so it tastes justt the way cabin restaurant country soul food prepares it. I had no idea one could substitute butter and milk. Thanks Mrs. Kate!??

      Reply
      • Kate

        April 03, 2021 at 8:27 pm

        So glad that it helped!

        Reply
    2. MarKel Borges

      April 03, 2020 at 3:23 am

      My husband and i like ours slightly sweet, about how much would someone recommend?

      Reply
      • Kate

        April 03, 2020 at 10:06 am

        I would start off with 2 tablespoons of sugar. If you find that that isn't quite sweet enough, I would increase it to 1/4 cup. Hope that helps!

        Reply
    3. Sharon Shockley

      January 01, 2020 at 3:28 pm

      5 stars
      I made the cheesy garlic corn bread on News Years Day 2020. It was fabulous and a crowd pleaser. Thank you for the recipe!

      Reply
      • Kate

        January 01, 2020 at 8:39 pm

        You're very welcome! I'm so glad that it was a hit. Thanks for commenting!

        Reply
    4. Robbie

      December 13, 2019 at 9:05 am

      5 stars
      Everyone was surprised and delighted with the maple bacon cornbread.

      Reply
      • Kate

        December 13, 2019 at 11:19 am

        I'm so glad to hear that! Thank you for commenting!

        Reply
    5. Debra

      October 07, 2019 at 9:28 am

      5 stars
      Okay, I'v tried the green chile and cheese, the corny, cheesy garlic and herb. All were super delicious, great with soup and beans. I give it 5 stars. We eat a lot of cornbread in our house so a few variations were welcome.

      Reply

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