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A slice of Sweet Potato Cornbread on a black plate with a pat of butter and drizzle of maple syrup.
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Sweet Potato Cornbread

This fresh take on cornbread combines whole grain cornmeal and mashed sweet potato for a crispy, subtly sweet twist on a Southern classic.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Breads and Quick Breads, Side Dish
Cuisine: Southern
Keyword: cast iron recipe, cravings, crispy, decadent, easy
Servings: 10 servings
Author: Marissa Stevens

Ingredients

  • 8 tablespoons butter 1/2 cup
  • 1 1/2 cups whole grain cornmeal preferably medium grind
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt or 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup mashed sweet potato
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil or other high heat oil
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Instructions

  • Place a 10-inch cast iron skillet on oven's center rack. Turn oven to 400 °F (204 °C), allowing the pan to preheat.
  • Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Set aside to cool slightly.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, baking powder, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice and salt. Set aside.
  • In a second medium bowl, whisk eggs until the yolks are incorporated into the whites. Add buttermilk, mashed sweet potato, maple syrup and melted butter; stir until smooth.
  • Add sweet potato mixture to cornmeal mixture. Fold ingredients together with a rubber spatula or wooden spoon until combined; don't over-mix.
  • Remove preheated skillet. Add oil to hot skillet and swirl to coat bottom and sides of pan. Pour batter into skillet, scraping down the bowl with a rubber spatula. Smooth top and place on the oven's center rack.
  • Bake for 25 minutes or until knife or toothpick comes out clean. Let cool 5 minutes or more before serving.

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Nutrition

Calories: 315kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 64mg | Sodium: 268mg | Potassium: 403mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 5756IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 97mg | Iron: 2mg

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