honey cornbread recipe

Classic Cornbread with Hot Honey

  • Prep Time
    40 Minutes
  • Difficulty
    Easy
  • Servings
    6
Ingredients
  • ½ cup butter, melted and cooled slightly
  • 1¼ cup yellow cornmeal
  • ¾ cup AP flour
  • ½ tbsp sugar
  • 1½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1½ cup buttermilk (or milk or combination)
  • 2 tbsp Mike's Hot Honey
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup frozen corn kernels (optional)
Instructions

 

Let's Make Magic

  1. The Setup:

    • Preheat oven to 400°F

    • Heat butter in cast iron skillet in oven

    • Pour out butter, return skillet to oven

  2. The Mix:

    • Whisk dry ingredients

    • Create well in center

    • Add wet ingredients

    • Mix until just combined

    • Fold in butter and corn

  3. The Bake:

    • Pour batter in hot skillet

    • Bake 20-23 minutes

    • Look for golden brown edges

    • Test with toothpick

Pro Tips

  • Cast iron = better crust

  • Don't overmix the batter

  • Room temp eggs and buttermilk

  • Let it rest 10 minutes before slicing

Perfect Pairings

Cozy Company

  • Hot Honey BBQ Ribs

  • Spicy Chili

  • Hot Honey Glazed Ham

  • Collard Greens

Sweet & Savory Spreads

  • Mike's Hot Honey Butter

  • Hot Honey Maple Butter

  • Honey Cream Cheese

  • Hot Honey Jam

Make It Your Own

  • Extra Texture: Add diced jalapeños

  • More Corn: Fresh corn off the cob

  • Cheese Please: Sharp cheddar fold-in

  • Herb It Up: Fresh thyme or rosemary

Storage Smarts

  • Wrap in foil at room temp (2 days)

  • Refrigerate up to a week

  • Freeze for 3 months

  • Reheat in oven for best results

Warming Tips

  • Wrap in foil for oven warming

  • Butter both sides for pan reheating

  • Add moisture when microwaving

  • Toast slices for breakfast

More Mike's Magic

Try these hot honey comfort favorites:

  • Hot Honey Biscuits

  • Sweet Heat Mac and Cheese

  • Hot Honey Sweet Potato Casserole

  • Hot Honey Butter Rolls

Remember: Great cornbread is about technique and love. Take your time and enjoy the process.

Pro Tip: Save the corner pieces for yourself - they've got the best crispy edges.

Now go create some cornbread magic.

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