Mom'S Perfect Cornbread

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves: 9 Cuisine: American

A classic, moist cornbread with a slightly sweet flavor, perfect as a side dish for family dinners or casual gatherings, offering comforting Southern-inspired taste.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup flour
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup yellow cornmeal
  • 2 eggs or 4 whites
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup oil

Instructions

  1. Sift together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and yellow cornmeal.
  2. Add eggs or whites, milk, and oil to the dry ingredients.
  3. Beat with a mixer or by hand just until smooth.
  4. Pour the batter into a greased 9 x 9 x 2-inch pan.
  5. Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 20 to 25 minutes until golden brown.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

654 kcal 33% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 9g 18% DV
Total Fat 31g 40% DV
Carbs 89.9g 33% DV
Fiber 4.1g 15% DV
Sugar 12g 24% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 12494mg 100% DV
Potassium 392.3mg 8% DV
Cholesterol 66mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 62.8mcg 7% DV
Vitamin C 13mg 14% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 1645.5mg 100% DV
Iron 6.9mg 38% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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