Honey Cornbread Recipe (2024)

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I’m excited to share with you this Honey Cornbread Recipe that just tastes amazing with your favorite comfort food. Fall is here and that means we are going to be eating Cornbread a lot around here.

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Honey Cornbread Recipe:

This sweet honey corn bread recipe is a fun twist on our traditional cornbread recipe and the kids practically fight over it at dinner time. This sweet honey cornbread is moist and tender and comes out perfectly with the golden brown crusty edges.

I love making cornbread during the fall time as it is the perfect side for all of my favorite crockpot and instant pot recipes! My favorite time is when it comes fresh out of the oven! I smother the top with melted butter and it just melts in your mouth.

The Best Sweet Cornbread:

I just love the smell of homemade Sweet Honey Cornbread! When my family smells the sweet aroma of the honey cornbread baking in the oven they come rushing to the table! Everyone has a bite before they even start on their soup!

This moist cornbread recipe is the best you will ever try! This is a great cornbread to serve to your family or if you are serving it to a crowd! Making this Honey Sweet Cornbread from scratch makes it a crowd pleaser!

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Tips for making Sweet Honey Cornbread:

Here are some tips and different ways of making this Sweet Honey Cornbread:

  • This recipe works great if you want to make cornbread muffins in a muffin tin. You can use the mini muffin pan or a regular size works great also! Making in the muffing pan, you will only bake for about 15 minutes.
  • Another way I like the honey cornbread is in my cast iron pan. Cooking it in the cast iron gives it a more rustic quality.
  • When mixing your cornbread, try to not over mix the batter. If it’s over mixed, the batter could come out tough.
  • Don’t overcook your cornbread. Cook until your toothpick inserted comes out clean and the center is done.
  • If you have any leftover cornbread, which is very rare in my big family, you can store in a sealed container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
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Ingredients:

  • Flour
  • Yellow Cornmeal
  • Sugar
  • Salt
  • Baking powder or Baking soda
  • Egg
  • Milk
  • Vegetable Oil
  • Honey
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How to make Honey Cornbread from scratch:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Spray a square baking pan (9×9) (I love these on sale) with non stickspray.
  • In a large mixing bowl combine all the dry ingredients.
  • Then in a separate bowl whisk your egg, milk, oil, and honey. Stir well all ingredients.

Easy kitchen tip! Spray your measuring cup with nonstick spray before you try to measure out your honey. The honey will not stick to the measuring cup at all!

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  • Pour the batter into your prepared pan and bake for 20 minutes in your preheated oven.
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  • Allow to cool, and then cut. Serve with our Homemade butter recipe.

Make this honey corn bread recipe today!

Next time you are making your favorite comfort food recipe, go ahead and try this honey corn bread recipe. It is super simple to make and the entire family will love it. It is absolutely delicious!

You can definitely use this recipe for your Thanksgiving stuffing or serve as a side to some of your favorite fall recipes!

Cornbread Variations:

There are lots of different types of cornbread, they can be sweet almost cake like or you can add in jalapenos, cheese and other fun ingredients. The options are endless!

  • If you want to make your cornbread cheesy, try adding in some cheddar cheese! My cheese loving kids love when I make a batch with cheese in it!
  • Do you want a little kick to your cornbread, try adding some jalapeno’s to the cornbread mix. My family loves it when I combine the cheese and jalapeno in the cornbread mix. It is the perfect combination!
  • The cornbread muffins is great to make too! They are easy to grab and they are the perfect size that you will be going back for more!

Homemade Cornbread Mix:

As most of you know I am all about planning ahead with my meals! When I am meal prepping, I like to go ahead and mix up some of my Homemade Cornbread mix.

It is so easy to mix together the dry ingredients and when you are ready to mix up some cornbread all you have to do is add in the egg, milk, and oil.

This makes it so easy to have homemade cornbread anytime I want! Skipping the box stuff and making cornbread from scratch, let’s me know what I am feeding my family. Which is very important to me!

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The best dinners to serve cornbread with!

Here are some of my favorite dinner recipes to serve this delicious honey cornbread recipe along with. Adding Sweet Honey Cornbread to chili or a big pot of beans is my absolute favorite!

  • Crockpot Chili Recipe
  • Delicious ground Turkey Chili recipe
  • White Chicken Taco Chili Recipe
  • Crock pot Veggie Soup
  • Quick Chili Recipe
  • 15 Bean Soup with Ham

Check out What Goes with Cornbread for more ideas.

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Sweet Honey Corn Bread Recipe

4.97 from 89 votes

Looking for cornbread dinner recipes? Try this delicious and sweet Honey Corn Bread Recipe that the entire will love. Best homemade corn bread recipe

Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Servings 9

Cuisine American

Course Appetizer

Calories 284

Author Carrie Barnard

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

  • Spray 9×9 pan with non stick spray.

  • Combine all ingredients into a bowl. Stir well.

  • Pour into your prepared pan and baked for 20 to 25 minutes until the corn bread is a golden brown.

  • Allow to cool, and then cut. Serve with butter and enjoy!

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Recipe Notes

I prefer to enjoy this cornbread fresh from the oven but you can store this cornbread in an air tight container for 2-3 days.

Nutrition Facts

Calories 284kcal, Carbohydrates 44g, Protein 5g, Fat 11g, Saturated Fat 7g, Trans Fat 1g, Cholesterol 21mg, Sodium 420mg, Potassium 120mg, Fiber 2g, Sugar 21g, Vitamin A 70IU, Vitamin C 1mg, Calcium 116mg, Iron 1mg

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FAQs

How to make Krusteaz honey cornbread better? ›

How To Spice Up Krusteaz ® Cornbread
  1. Green Chile (or Jalapenos) & Cheddar Cheese. Give your cornbread a spicy kick by adding 1/4 cup chopped green chiles or jalapenos and 1/2 cup cheddar cheese. ...
  2. Peaches & Brown Sugar. ...
  3. Parmesan Cheese & Herbs. ...
  4. Apples & Maple Syrup. ...
  5. Bacon, Green Onion & Pepper Jack Cheese. ...
  6. Corn & Chives.

What happens if you use water instead of milk in cornbread? ›

Can I substitute water for milk in cornbread mix? Yes, you can, but it may result in a less rich flavor. If you're out of milk, try using cream or half-and-half, evaporated or powdered milk, or even plain yogurt. If you have dietary restrictions, try soy milk or oat milk.

What to add to cornbread mix to make it better? ›

24 Things To Add to Jiffy Cornbread Mix to Make It Even Better
  1. ⅓ cup white sugar + ¼ cup brown sugar + ⅓ cup sour cream + 4 tablespoons melted butter + 1 tablespoon vanilla.
  2. 1 tablespoon oil, melted butter, or browned butter.
  3. ½ cup mayonnaise.
  4. ⅓ cup plain Greek yogurt.
  5. 3 tablespoons honey or maple syrup.
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Can I use heavy cream in cornbread instead of milk? ›

You can substitute heavy cream for 1/2 cup milk plus 1/2 cup sour cream, combined. You can also substitute the cream for milk. Use 3/4 cup plus 2 Tablespoons of milk plus 2 Tablespoons melted butter to the batter. The cornbread will have a close texture.

Should you let cornbread mix sit before baking? ›

We recommend allowing cornbread batter to sit for 10 to 15 minutes before baking, so if you prefer, you can delay heating the oven until you make the batter.

What does adding more eggs do to cornbread? ›

The primary purpose of using eggs in cornbread (and with other baked goods) is to bind the ingredients together. By holding the ingredients together, the egg improves the mixture's structure and texture while allowing you to create a gel-like substance for easier processing.

How to jazz up cornbread? ›

10 Mix-Ins for Classic Cornbread
  1. Bacon and scallion. ...
  2. Green chile and cheddar cheese. ...
  3. Crumbled sausage and poultry seasoning. ...
  4. Fresh corn and basil. ...
  5. Pepperoni, parmesan, and black pepper. ...
  6. Spicy shrimp and creole seasoning. ...
  7. Brown sugar and pecan. ...
  8. Cranberry and maple syrup.

Should cornbread batter be thick or thin? ›

Making cornbread is all about getting the perfect consistency. It should be a very loose batter, almost looking a little watery, it should not be dense and thick like a cake batter or you will end up with a cornbread brick.

Can I use half-and-half in cornbread mix? ›

Thoroughly grease a 9 x 9-inch baking dish. Sift together the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, and salt. Combine the half-and-half, eggs, butter (or shortening), and sugar (if using). Add half-and-half mixture to the flour mixture and combine just until the flour is moistened, no more than 10 to 15 seconds.

Can I use sour cream instead of milk? ›

Sour cream or full fat yogurt can be substituted 1:1 for whole milk. Use this substitute in baking quick breads or for adding creaminess to pan sauces. Sour cream works especially well in recipes calling for buttermilk, too and vanilla-flavored yogurt can be used for sweet quick breads and cakes.

Can I substitute mayo for milk in cornbread? ›

You can decide of course whether or not you will be using the egg whites, yolk, or the entire egg. Add 1/3 cup of mayonnaise to the egg bowl. As shocking as it may seem, mayonnaise is a perfect substitute for milk when making cornbread for the lactose intolerant.

Can you double the Krusteaz cornbread? ›

A: Krusteaz says on its website that you can indeed combine two boxes to bake in a 9 1/2 x 13 pan. Increase baking time by up to 5 minutes.

Why isn't my cornbread moist? ›

Don't over mix.

Once you add the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, be sure only to stir until combined. Over mixing will result in a dry cornbread.

Can you add a can of corn to cornbread mix? ›

Fresh corn is always best if it's in season, cut straight off the cob, but frozen is nearly as good. Just let the corn thaw and then drain it completely, patting dry if needed. Canned corn also works in a pinch, too, as long as you drain it thoroughly before mixing it into the batter.

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