Maryland Cornbread with Honey Butter
Buttery cornbread made with stone-ground cornmeal, topped with warm honey butter. This southern (maryland)-inspired vegetarian ready in about 40 minutes pairs stone-ground cornmeal, buttermilk, eggs for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. 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.
Ingredients
- 1 cup stone-ground cornmeal
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 eggs
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. In a large bowl, mix cornmeal, salt, and 1/4 cup butter. Stir in buttermilk and egg until a soft dough forms.
- Step 2: Pour batter into a greased 8-inch square pan. Bake for 18-20 minutes until golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Step 3: While warm, mix honey and 1 tbsp butter into a sauce. Serve immediately with the cornbread, slicing into squares and drizzling with the honey butter.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Maryland Cornbread with Honey Butter take to make?
Total time is about 40 minutes (15 min prep + 25 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Maryland Cornbread with Honey Butter?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep stone-ground cornmeal from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Maryland Cornbread with Honey Butter?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Maryland Cornbread with Honey Butter for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 6 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 6). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Maryland Cornbread with Honey Butter?
Southern (Maryland) vegetarian like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★☆
Really good but took about 10 minutes longer than stated.
- ★★★★☆
Really good but took about 10 minutes longer than stated.
- ★★★☆☆
Decent recipe but nothing special. Might try a different version.
