Rustic Prairie Cornbread with Honey Butter

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-09 · Updated 2026-05-09

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A golden, moist cornbread with a touch of sweet honey butter, perfect for pairing with hearty outdoor meals or stews. This American-inspired comfort-food recipe, ready in about 35 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 210 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: 25 min Serves 8 American cuisine 210 cal/serving

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Ingredients

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

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F and grease an 8-inch square baking pan. In a large bowl, whisk together 1 cup yellow cornmeal, 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 2 tablespoons granulated sugar.
Step 2: In a separate bowl, whisk 1 cup whole milk with 1 large egg and 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter until combined.
Step 3: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined; do not overmix to keep the cornbread tender.
Step 4: Transfer the batter to the prepared pan and bake for 20-25 minutes until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Step 5: While the cornbread bakes, mix 4 tablespoons softened unsalted butter with 2 tablespoons honey until smooth.
Step 6: Remove cornbread from oven and allow to cool slightly before slicing. Serve warm with the honey butter spread on top.