Sweet Potato Cornbread Recipe

Name: Sweet Potato Cornbread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 large sweet potatoes, cooked, mashed and cooled (to make 1 cup); 4 slices bacon, finely chopped; 1 cup milk; 1/3 cup butter; 1 cup yellow cornmeal; 3/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1/3 cup cheddar cheese, grated; 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar, packed firmly; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves, finely chopped (or 1 tsp dried thyme leaves); 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 large eggs; 1 tablespoon vinegar

Servings: persons

2 large sweet potatoes, cooked, mashed and cooled (to make 1 cup)
4 slices bacon, finely chopped
1 cup milk
1/3 cup butter
1 cup yellow cornmeal
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup cheddar cheese, grated
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar, packed firmly
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves, finely chopped (or 1 tsp dried thyme leaves)
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon vinegar

1
Grease an 8 by 8 inch baking dish.
2
Fry chopped bacon over medium heat until almost crisp, then drain and cool.
3
Pre-heat oven to 400u00b0F.
4
Place milk and butter into a microwavable container and microwave on med-high for 30 seconds, to melt butter and heat slightly. Heat longer if needed.
5
Add cornmeal to milk and butter, stirring to combine, and then set aside.
6
In a large bowl whisk together flour, brown sugar, baking powder, thyme, baking soda, and salt, then stir in cheese.
7
In a second bowl stir together mashed sweet potatoes and eggs.
8
Stir cornmeal mixture into potato and egg mixture.
9
Pour the wet ingredients into the flour mixture, stirring, and add vinegar and chopped bacon.
10
Mix until just combined.
11
Pour into greased baking dish.
12
Bake for 22 - 28 minutes, until the middle springs back when pressed lightly.
13
Do not overbake!
14
Let stand before cutting.
15
Time does not include cooking and mashing the sweet potatoes.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 large sweet potatoes, cooked, mashed and cooled (to make 1 cup), 4 slices bacon, finely chopped, 1 cup milk, 1/3 cup butter, and more.

Yes, Sweet Potato Cornbread falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Sweet Potato Cornbread

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