Rustic Cornbread with Honey Butter Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-31 · Updated 2026-07-31

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A moist cornbread with a tender crumb, enhanced with a honey butter glaze that adds a sweet and silky finish. This American-inspired quick recipe, ready in about 32 minutes, pairs yellow 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 22 min Serves 8 American cuisine 180 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 cup yellow cornmeal
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 tbsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
2 tbsp granulated sugar
1 cup whole milk
1 large egg
4 tbsp, melted unsalted butter
3 tbsp honey

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F and grease an 8-inch square baking pan.
Step 2: In a large bowl, whisk together 1 cup yellow cornmeal, 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1 tbsp baking powder, 1 tsp salt, and 2 tbsp granulated sugar.
Step 3: In a separate bowl, whisk 1 cup whole milk, 1 large egg, and 4 tbsp melted unsalted butter until smooth.
Step 4: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir just until combined; do not overmix.
Step 5: Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 20-22 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Step 6: While cornbread bakes, gently warm 3 tbsp honey and 2 tbsp unsalted butter in a small saucepan over low heat until melted and combined.
Step 7: Remove cornbread from oven and immediately brush the honey butter glaze evenly over the top. Let cool slightly before slicing and serving.