Awwwww yeah. This is about to happen.
Tonight is a cornbread and chili kind of night. Best night ever. The good news is I’m only responsible for making half of dinner. You see, my mother-in-law makes an awesome turkey chili that my husband (and I) both love. This is one recipe that I have not and will not try to duplicate. Gotta respect. If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.
My mother-in-law will often whip up a batch and drop it off at our house for dinner. So we always have awesome homemade chili in our freezer ready to go. However, this poor chili needs a friend… Hence, my kick-ass Comfort Corn Bread (with whipped honey butter, duh).
I’m a serious corn bread freak. I love this stuff, and I will pretty much eat any corn bread in sight, BUT there are very few that make my taste buds sing.
Never again will you make corn bread from a box. And it’s truly as simple as mixing together the dry and wet ingredients.
It’s light, fluffy, moist (there’s that word again, there’s just no avoiding it), and oh-so comforting.
I can’t get enough.
I’ve made this cornbread in a square dish and in muffin tins, but my all time favorite way to bake and serve this is in the trusty ol’ cast iron skillet. For me it adds to the comfort factor, and I love how it looks served right in the rustic pan.
I like my corn bread plain and simple, but feel free to doctor this up with cheese, jalepeño peppers, or whatever else your little heart desires. I’m good with it served as is, or with a little (or a lot) of this whipped honey butter spread on top.
Another super easy and comforting addition to this already home-run dish.
So go ahead.
Go put on your sweatpants, get the fireplace going, grab a blanket and get comfortable.
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Corn Bread with Whipped Honey Butter
Description
This recipe makes a light, fluffy, moist and oh-so comforting corn bread.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all purpose flour
- ⅔ cup sugar
- ½ cup yellow corn meal
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ¼ cups half and half
- 2 eggs, (lightly beaten)
- ⅓ cup avocado oil (or any flavorless oil)
- 4 tablespoons butter, (melted and cooled slightly)
For the whipped honey butter
- ½ pound butter (at room temperature)
- 1 + ½ tablespoons honey
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease an 8 inch square baking dish or an 8 inch cast iron skillet.
- Combine flour, sugar, corn meal, baking powder and salt in a large bowl.
- Combine half and half, eggs, oil and melted butter in a medium bowl and mix well.
- Add the wet mixture to the dry mixture and using a spatula stir until just blended. Pour into your prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, until golden brown or until a tooth pick inserted in the center just barely comes out clean. Please note, if using a cast iron skillet the corn bread will continue to cook once taken out of the oven.
For the whipped honey butter
- Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and using a hand mixer whip together until light and fluffy.
Comments
Hannah
One of my family staples for a few years now.
★★★★★
Laney Schwartz
Oh that makes my day!
Lindsay
This is the best corn bread! My whole family loves it!
★★★★★
Laney Schwartz
Family favorite for sure!! Thanks Lindsay!
Melissa - mella_cooks
The best FLUFFY corn bread! Perfect with chili or hot out of the pan while standing at the stove haha.
★★★★★
Laney Schwartz
Hot out the stove….same!
BTL
Has anyone baked this is a bigger dish, like a 13X9? Would it be the same cook time?
Laney Schwartz
I’ve made it in a larger dish but you have to double the recipe. It does take a little bit longer usually at least 30 minutes.
Kristen Thomas
Love this recipe! But every time I Make it, it takes an extra 15-20 minutes to cook, even with my oven on 400. I’m using a square glass pan.
★★★★★
Laney Schwartz
So glad you love the recipe!! And that’s the reason! Baking takes longer in glass 🙂
Robyn
Hands down the best cornbread recipe ever! My whole family (kids included) asks for this regularly. This is a must make!
★★★★★
Laney Schwartz
I agree with you Robyn! Thanks for always coming back to this recipe and more!
Theresa Belanger
This cornbread is delicious and so simple, I sometimes add roasted corn to it as well but either way it’s my go to cornbread recipe. I love pairing it with Laney’s VEGETARIAN PUMPKIN CHILI.
★★★★★
Laney Schwartz
Oooooo adding roasted corn is a great idea!!
Elaine
This is a really easy and yummy recipe. I only wish it had a little more corn flavor. If I added more cornmeal (1 cup) do you think that would help? It was still delicious and I ate 3 servings before it even cooled.
★★★★★
Laney Schwartz
It will change the consistency but you can try to swap some of the flour
Chaney
Very delicious, I added 1 can of corn, 1c cheddar and 1c pepper jack cheeses.
★★★★★
Laney Schwartz
Oooooooh yum! Love those additions!
Janet Gilfillan
Best cornbread recipe ever – so easy and always a family favourite! It takes everything not to eat it right when it comes out of the oven.
★★★★★
Laney Schwartz
I’m so happy you love it!
julia kizhner
Hi Laney, I remember, in your stories, you mention that corn meal should be medium grind? Is that correct? Its not mentioned in the recipe. Planning on making it this Thanksgiving.
★★★★★
Natasha Kleinman
Would this work with buttermilk?
Life is but a Dish
I haven’t tried, but I think it might mess with the flavor
Erin
So simple and delicious! I didn’t have half and half, but I DID have milk and cream! It takes everything in me to not make this with every meal!
★★★★★
Life is but a Dish
I’m the same way!!
Kristy
Have you ever added canned corn?
Life is but a Dish
No but it would totally work!
Jami
can you substitute the half and half for whole milk or even an almond milk?
Life is but a Dish
Yes!
Michelle De Couto
Can you use any other oil ?
Laney Schwartz
Yes, you can use any flavorless oil
Jodi
I have all the ingredients to make this except avocado oil. Can I swap vegetable oil or olive oil or canola oil in its place?
Life is but a Dish
Yes!
Katie
Do you think I could serve this the next day or does it have to be served same day?
Life is but a Dish
For sure the next day!
Rebecca
Any way of making this gf without complete ruin?
Life is but a Dish
Try a gluten free all purpose flour!
Lauren
Any idea how these would freeze if I made them as mini-muffins?
Mary
Hi Laney, can’t wait to try this recipe. I can’t have white flour. Can you recommend a replacement?
★★★★★
Life is but a Dish
I’ve only ever tried it with white flour, but maybe a white whole wheat?
:D
Ever try it with whole-wheat pastry flour?
Life is but a Dish
I haven’t! I imagine the texture would change a bit, and you might need to adjust the amount slightly?
Sareena
Laney, I tried this at thanksgiving and it was fantastic!!! I need a recipe without eggs. What can I use to substitute eggs??
★★★★★
Life is but a Dish
Hi Sareena! So glad you enjoyed it! Have you tried a flax egg?
Miriam Wynrib
Look’s great Laney. Being from the South (NC) I love cornbread and will definitely try this recipe!!
Cousin Miriam
Laney
Thanks Miriam! Let me know how it turns out! xo