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Small Batch Cornbread

This small batch of homemade cornbread is tender, moist, and perfectly golden, with just the right balance of sweetness. Baked in a small pan or skillet, it’s ideal for one or two servings.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Bread, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian
Keyword: bread, cornbread, cornbread for one, how to make cornbread, mini cornbread, skillet cornbread, small batch cornbread, southern cornbread, sweet cornbread
Servings: 2 servings
Author: Joanie Zisk

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 ½ tablespoons salted butter -melted
  • ¼ cup milk
  • 1 large egg
  • ¼ cup + 1 tablespoon yellow cornmeal
  • ¼ cup all purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon baking powder
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
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Instructions

  • Preheat Oven: Heat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Mix Wet Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the melted butter, milk, and egg until smooth.
  • Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, stir together the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  • Combine Wet and Dry: Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix just until combined—don’t overmix.
  • Pour and Spread: Pour the batter into a small greased pan and spread it evenly.
  • Bake: Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Serve warm.

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Notes

  • Make Honey Butter: Mix 4 tablespoons of softened butter with 2–3 teaspoons of honey for a simple, spreadable topping. Perfect for warm cornbread!
  • Corn Muffin Option: Want muffins instead? Divide the batter into 3–4 greased muffin tins and bake as directed.
  • Customize Your Cornbread: Add extras like crumbled bacon, cheese, corn, dried cranberries, or chopped walnuts to the batter before baking. If adding mix-ins, increase the baking time by 2–3 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 331kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 131mg | Sodium: 349mg | Potassium: 147mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 635IU | Calcium: 90mg | Iron: 2mg

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