Sweet Cornbread is a delicious quick bread that goes perfectly with a bowl of chili or soup.
Rod is a great cook. Usually when he decides to cook something he just jumps right in and I don't hear a peep out of him till he says, "Dinner's Ready!" A few weekends ago he decided to make chili. I swear it was like the guy didn't have a clue about anything!
Right away he started asking a million questions.... What kind of beans should I use? How many beans? Should I use dried beans? How do I pre-soak them? Should I use a crock pot or cook them on the stove? Do I have enough meat? I'm going to add more meat. Do you think I should add more meat? I'm going to add more meat. Do I have too much meat? Stewed tomatoes? Do I use this chili powder? Where's the chili powder we bought in Santa Fe? How long should this cook? Does it taste okay? Do you think it needs more salt? On and on and on....I finally just started laughing and said, "What the heck?"
The chili amazingly turned out perfectly! I made some cornbread to go with this most difficult chili! It too turned out perfectly!
My sister, Suzi has been after me for a cornbread recipe for quite a while! This is the recipe you've been looking for, dear sister! It's slightly sweet, raises high, and easy to make. It's moist, and full of flavor.
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Cornbread
Ingredients
- 2 cups corn meal
- 2 cups flour
- 6 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ⅓ cup sugar
- 4 Tablespoons butter (melted)
- 3 whole eggs
- 2 cups buttermilk
Instructions
- Mix corn meal, flour, baking powder, salt, baking soda, and sugar in a bowl.
- In a separate bowl, combine butter, eggs and butter milk.
- Mix liquid mixture into dry mixture. Stir until combined.
- Pour batter into a greased baking dish.
- Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 40 minutes.
- Let cool slightly, serve while still warm.
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Pamela @ Brooklyn Farm Girl says
Oh goodness, this looks great! I love me some homemade cornbread so I can't wait to give your recipe a spin!
Kathy says
Thank, Pamela! I hope you do give it a try!
Laura ~ Raise Your Garden says
Haha. I'm totally going to have to make this. My mom is always on me for not making cornbread with my chili. Either I skip out or just buy at the store. I like your spin on it!
Kathy says
Homemade is always the way to go...so much better than what you can buy!
Anu - My Ginger Garlic Kitchen says
Hahaha, my husband does the same! This cornbread looks fabulous, Kathy! Love how quick and easy to make this! 🙂
Kathy says
It is quick and easy....and delicious!
Suzi says
Trying this tonight! Thanks, Kathy! xxooxxoo
Kathy says
Hope you love it!
Rachelle @ Beer Girl Cooks says
Your house sure sounds like a lot of fun, Kathy! At least Rod is willing to try! 🙂 Your cornbread looks like it probably saved the day!
Kathy says
Sometimes it's crazy fun...and sometimes it's just crazy 🙂
Rahul @samosastreet.com says
That looks scrumptious! Best of all – it’s quick and fairly simple to do! Rod reminds me of my wifey in the kitchen.
Kathy says
He's a great cook, but sometimes he needs step-by-step.
annie@ciaochowbambina says
Yep! This is the cornbread you want with his fabulous chili! I love that! Rod's valiant effort clearly payed off!
Kathy says
He persevered through all my heckling...I mean help 🙂
Manali @ CookWithManali says
haha this reminds me of my husband...he asks me so many questions when he is cooking that at one point I am like..let me make the dish!! love this cornbread! looks perfect!
Kathy says
Exactly!
Ami@NaiveCookCooks says
Kathy just day before yesterday, I made us cornbread! Love how spongy & moist yours came out! Looks amazing 🙂
Kathy says
There are so many different ways to make cornbread. I love them all.
Megan - The Emotional Baker says
Cornbread is the best! I love all your husband's chili making questions 😉
Kathy says
Thanks, Megan!
Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says
Hahaha! You have to love Rod's desire to make the most perfect chili for his lady! High five to him! And this cornbread looks like the perfect accompaniment, Kathy! Tall, fluffy and seriously delicious! Cheers, friend!
allie @ Through Her Looking Glass says
Gorgeous cornbread to go with that difficult chili! Ha ha. And now I want some chili powder from Santa Fe! Perfect combo: cornbread and chili.
David @ Spiced says
Hey, give Rod a high-five for knocking out a delicious bowl of chili. He might have needed a bit of guidance, but he made chili! And chili is definitely one of my favorite winter meals. But cornbread is required for chili. Required. Looks delicious!!
Kathy says
Cornbread is a required side with chili! Thanks!
Nicoletta @sugarlovespices says
I love cornbread. I find it so versatile, you can have it with a dollop of jam as a sweet, or in accompaniment to savory dishes. Yours look so good!
Kathy says
So true! I love it with chili. My kids will eat any leftovers for breakfast.
Agness says
I didn't eat bread for ages now! I don't know why, but it seemed too unhealthy. Never tried corn bread before so I'm curious how it would taste :).
Kathy says
I would have a tough time living without bread. It's a staple for me, and I love it!