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7 Cornbread Add-Ins

Posted by: Kate / Uncategorized / Posted: 11/26/19 / Last updated: 12/04/19

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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 1/2 cup grated, peeled apple and 2 tablespoons of fresh, chopped sage.

Green Chile Cheese

Green Chile + Cheese – This is great alongside chili!

Add 1/2 of a 4 ounce can of chopped green chiles and 1/2 c. sharp cheddar cheese.

Maple Bacon

Maple Bacon – This is great for breakfast! Add 1/2 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 1/2 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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Cornbread Recipe

Simple savory cornbread recipe
Author:I Heart Eating
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings:8 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: easy cornbread recipe, quick homemade cornbread
Cast iron skillet of cornbread with one slice missing
Print Rate
5 from 4 votes

Ingredients

  • 2 cups finely ground yellow cornmeal
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 1/2 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.

Notes

  1. Nutrition values are estimates. 

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1servingCalories: 262kcal (13%)Carbohydrates: 31g (10%)Protein: 7g (14%)Fat: 12g (18%)Saturated Fat: 6g (30%)Cholesterol: 65mg (22%)Sodium: 353mg (15%)Potassium: 236mg (7%)Fiber: 4g (16%)Sugar: 3g (3%)Vitamin A: 343IU (7%)Vitamin C: 1mg (1%)Calcium: 74mg (7%)Iron: 1mg (6%)
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Originally published 10/22/15. Updated with new photos and tips 11/26/19.

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  1. MarKel Borges says

    April 3, 2020 at 3:23 am

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

    Reply
    • Kate says

      April 3, 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
  2. Sharon Shockley says

    January 1, 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 says

      January 1, 2020 at 8:39 pm

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

      Reply
  3. Robbie says

    December 13, 2019 at 9:05 am

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

    Reply
    • Kate says

      December 13, 2019 at 11:19 am

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

      Reply
  4. Debra says

    October 7, 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.

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