Springfield-Style Cornbread with Honey Butter Glaze

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Moist and tender cornbread with a touch of sweetness, finished with a honey butter glaze that delivers a perfect balance of savory and sweet. This American-inspired comfort-food recipe, ready in about 32 minutes, pairs yellow cornmeal, all-purpose flour, granulated sugar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 22 min Serves 6 American cuisine 220 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat your 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, 2 tbsp granulated sugar, 1 tbsp baking powder, and 1/2 tsp salt.
  2. Step 2: In a separate bowl, combine 1 cup milk, 1 large egg, and 4 tbsp melted unsalted butter. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
  3. Step 3: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 20-22 minutes, until golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  4. Step 4: While the cornbread bakes, combine 3 tbsp honey and 2 tbsp unsalted butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir until melted and smooth.
  5. Step 5: Remove cornbread from oven and immediately brush the warm honey butter glaze evenly over the top. Let cool slightly before slicing and serving.

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