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Cornbread, a staple of Southern cuisine, is a versatile dish that pairs perfectly with a variety of meals. When you add cheese, it elevates the traditional cornbread to a new level of flavor and richness. This article provides a comprehensive guide to making the best cheesy cornbread, along with a delicious honey butter to complement it.
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Ingredients:
For the Cheesy Cornbread:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Cornbread mix (Marie Callender’s) | 3 cups |
| Sour cream | 8 ounces |
| Water | ½ cup |
| Large egg | 1 |
| Onions, chopped | ½ cup |
| Diced jalapenos or green chilies | ½ cup |
| Sharp cheddar cheese, shredded | 2 cups |
For the Honey Butter:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Butter | ½ cup |
| Honey | ⅓ cup |
Instructions:
Preparing the Cheesy Cornbread
- Preheat the Oven
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
- Mixing the Ingredients
- In a large bowl, add the cornbread mix.
- In a separate small bowl, combine sour cream, water, egg, onions, and jalapenos.
- Pour the sour cream mixture into the large bowl with the cornbread mix and stir to combine.
- Add 1 ⅔ cups of shredded cheese into the mixture and stir well.
- Baking the Cornbread
- Spoon the batter into the prepared baking dish.
- Top with the remaining shredded cheese.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Preparing the Honey Butter
- Mix the Butter and Honey
- In a small mixing bowl, use an electric mixer on high speed to beat the butter and honey together until the mixture is smooth and fluffy.
