Description
This delightful cornmeal bake is a perfect side dish for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup whole milk (or buttermilk for tang)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease an 8-inch square baking pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt until combined.
- In a separate bowl, melt the butter and mix in the milk and eggs until well combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and stir gently until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Transfer batter to the prepared pan, smoothing the top lightly.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with chili or as a side for barbecue.
- For a richer flavor, you can use buttermilk instead of whole milk.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg