Perfect buttermilk cornbread with cheddar cheese made in minutes - no mixer required! Tender center, slightly crisp edges, pure heaven.
Ingredients
1/4cup(4 Tablespoons) unsalted butter
1cupyellow cornmeal
1/2cupall-purpose flour
2Tablespoonsgranulated sugar
2teaspoonsbaking powder
1/2teaspoonsalt
1/4teaspoonchipotle chili powder
3/4cupbuttermilk
1egg
1/2cupgrated cheddar cheese
honeyfor serving (optional)
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Instructions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly coat a 9x9” baking pan with cooking spray and set aside.
Melt the butter in a large liquid measuring cup or bowl. Set aside to cool slightly.
In a mixing bowl, combine the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and chipotle chili powder. Whisk or blend with a fork, then set aside.
Add buttermilk and egg to the melted butter, and whisk or blend with a fork until the liquid mixture is smooth. Pour liquid ingredients into the mixing bowl with the dry, and fold together just until evenly combined. Gently fold in the cheddar.
Scrape the batter out into the prepared baking pan. Bake for 18-20 minutes, just until the cornbread is set and the edges begin to pull away from the sides of the pan. Let cool on a wire rack before slicing and serving.
Notes
The chipotle chili powder is optional, if you don't have it on hand, but it does add a nice touch of flavor. It's such a small amount that it will not make the cornbread spicy!