Savory Cornbread with Cheddar & Thyme
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This Northern-style cornbread is cakier than its Southern cousin. It’s the perfect side to any Southwestern or BBQ dish.
When it comes to cornbread, there are two devout camps: the Southerners and the Northerners, and both are passionate about their cornbread. I’ve lived most of my life in the DC area – right smack in the middle – so I could really go either way. There’s nothing quite like a crispy, thin wedge of authentic Southern cornbread from a cast iron skillet, but this Northern-style cornbread is just as special. It has a high flour-to-cornmeal ratio, which makes it cakier than its Southern cousin, and it’s made in a cake pan as opposed to a skillet. It’s moist, not too crumbly, and has wonderful – albeit subtle – flavor from the addition of corn, Cheddar cheese, and fresh thyme. I think you’ll enjoy it, no matter which camp you’re in.
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Savory Cornbread with Cheddar & Thyme
This Northern-style cornbread is cakier than its Southern cousin. It’s the perfect side to any Southwestern or BBQ dish.
Ingredients
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour, spooned into measuring cup and leveled-off
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1¼ teaspoons salt
- 2½ tablespoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh thyme
- ¾ cup frozen corn kernels (no need to thaw; just be sure they are not stuck together)
- 1 cup grated sharp Cheddar cheese
- 1¼ cups milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 stick (½ cup) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Spray a 9-inch square glass or metal baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, salt, sugar and thyme until well combined. Stir in the corn and cheese.
- In a small bowl, break up the eggs with a wire whisk, then add the milk and whisk to combine. Add the wet mixture and melted butter to the dry ingredients and stir with a wooden spoon or rubber spatula until just combined. Do not overmix. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the surface with the back of a spoon or spatula. Bake for about 30 minutes, or until puffed and lightly golden. Cool slightly in the pan on a wire rack, then cut into pieces and serve warm. Cornbread tastes best when served right out of the oven but leftovers can be wrapped in foil and reheated in a 350-degree oven for 10-15 minutes.
- Freezer-Friendly Instructions: The cornbread can be frozen in an airtight container or sealable plastic bag for up to 3 months. To reheat, just wrap in foil and warm it in a 350°F oven until hot.
Nutrition Information
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- Per serving (16 servings)
- Calories: 199
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated fat: 6 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Sugar: 3 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Sodium: 167 mg
- Cholesterol: 49 mg
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Hi Jennifer – is it possible to use a cupcake tin rather than a 9″ baking pan? Will it affect cooking time? Thanks!
Hi Jackie, Yes that would be fine and it should cook faster. Start checking at about 15 min. Hope you enjoy and please come back and let me know how they come out.
Wonderful with your beef stew recipe! My kids like it served with honey. I’ve made this several times, it’s perfect when you’re looking for a bread that is more substantial.
Made this in my mom’s 65 year old cast iron skillet, served with bbq pork tenderloin and mashed sweet potatoes. Perfectly crisp on the outside, moist on the inside.
I also made this to go with chili, and added jalepenos….the bacon sounds like a great idea, too! Loved the cornbread, and I am a true Southerner! 🙂
I loved this cornbread–very moist. The 2nd time I made it, I left out the thyme and added some finely chopped green chile and chopped bacon. Good for breakfast. . . can’t say whether it might have been good for lunch, as there were no leftovers!
These are terrific. The thyme is that little something we’ve been missing. Thank you!
I made this recently and loved it. Unfortunately I couldn’t eat the whole pan by myself, although I gave it a good try. I actually used an 8 in pan, and increased the baking time a bit, and it still turned out great.
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Hi Elizabeth, Cornmeal is a kind of flour or meal that is made from ground sweet corn. It can be ground course or fine, and is not as soft as flour.
What is cornmeal exactly? Is it rough like for making porridge r is it fine like flour?