Hot Honey Cornbread Casserole
A sweet and spicy cornbread casserole that combines the comforting familiarity of cornbread with a cheeky twist of heat and sweetness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cornbread mix
- 1 cup flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- ½ cup hot honey
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk (or plant-based milk)
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- Optional: chopped jalapeños, corn kernels, or cooked bacon for added flavor
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Whisk together 2 eggs, 1 cup of milk, and ½ cup of hot honey in a large bowl.
- Mix your cornbread mix with 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese in a separate bowl.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Grease a 9×13 inch casserole dish and pour the batter in, spreading it out evenly.
- Pop the casserole into the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Sprinkle another ½ cup of shredded cheddar on top during the last 5 minutes of baking.
- Drizzle with more hot honey after removing it from the oven.
Notes
Serve warm topped with crème fraîche or sour cream, and pair with a fresh salad or grilled veggies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cornbread, casserole, sweet and spicy, comfort food, baking
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