Honey-Buttered Cornbread with Corn Kernels

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A moist, sweet cornbread studded with fresh corn kernels, finished with a golden honey butter glaze for a perfect breakfast or side dish. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, combines yellow cornmeal, all-purpose flour, granulated sugar into a breakfast that fuels the morning without the midday crash — make-ahead-friendly and balanced enough to anchor the first meal of the day. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 8, so it sits comfortably in a weekly breakfast rotation alongside fruit, yogurt, or coffee. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 30 min Serves 8 American cuisine 220 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9-inch cast-iron skillet or baking dish.
  2. Step 2: In a large bowl, whisk together 1 cup yellow cornmeal, 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  3. Step 3: In a separate bowl, beat 1/4 cup honey and 2 large eggs until smooth, then stir in 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter and 1 cup buttermilk.
  4. Step 4: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined, then fold in 1/2 cup fresh corn kernels.
  5. Step 5: Pour the batter into the prepared skillet and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  6. Step 6: Let cool for 10 minutes, then slice and serve warm with extra honey and butter on the side.

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