Native American Cornbread with Maple Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-03-30 · Updated 2026-03-30

A traditional cornbread topped with a sweet maple glaze for a comforting, earthy flavor. This Native American-inspired quick recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs Cornmeal, All-purpose flour, Baking powder for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 8, 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 Cornmeal
• 1/2 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 tsp Baking powder
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1/4 cup, melted Butter
• 1 Egg
• 1/2 cup Milk
• 2 tbsp Maple syrup
• 1/2 tsp Vanilla extract
• 1/4 tsp Coarse salt

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). In a large bowl, mix 1 cup cornmeal, 1/2 cup flour, 1 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp coarse salt.
2. Step 2: Add 1/4 cup melted butter, 1 egg, 1/2 cup milk, 2 tbsp maple syrup, and 1/2 tsp vanilla extract. Stir until a soft dough forms.
3. Step 3: Pour the batter into a greased 8x8-inch baking dish, then spread evenly.
4. Step 4: Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
5. Step 5: While the cornbread bakes, mix 2 tbsp maple syrup with 1 tbsp water in a small bowl.
6. Step 6: Once the cornbread is done, drizzle the maple glaze over the top and let sit for 5 minutes before serving.