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My daughters love this cornbread so much they would happily eat it for dessert. 
I happen to be more of a dark chocolate girl, but I do love the fact that this version of corn bread has actual bits of corn in the batter. This recipe would be a great addition to any Thanksgiving spread, but could easily be served as a side to dishes like chili or other soups throughout the year. And if you like to switch things up consider adding some jalapeno bits or other spices to the batter or you could also add Swiss or Parmesan cheese instead of the cheddar. Don’t be afraid to make it your own!
Whole-Grain Cornbread
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup whole-wheat flour + 1 extra tablespoon
- 1/2 cup whole-grain cornmeal (I used Arrowhead Mills)
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 3/4 cup corn (I used unthawed frozen ones)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese sharp, grated
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
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Whisk 2/3 cup whole-wheat flour together with cornmeal, baking powder and salt.
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In a small pan over medium heat melt the butter. Whisk in 1 tablespoon whole-wheat flour and keep whisking until it begins to brown. Add the frozen corn kernels and let thaw in pan for a minute. Pour in heavy cream and whisk entire mixture together until it thickens (should only take a couple minutes). Mix in tablespoon of maple syrup and remove from heat.
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Add creamed corn mixture, eggs, sour cream and grated cheese to dry flour mixture. Blend together well without overmixing.
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Pour batter into a square or round glass baking dish.
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Bake for 25 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
Recipe Notes
We recommend organic ingredients when feasible.
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this is the most delicious corn bread recipe i’ve ever made. most corn bread is dry and bland. most doctored recipes call for a can of creamed corn but i really like the use of a homemade version. i also mince the frozen corn. the presence of whole corn kernels seemed odd and my kids ended up picking them out. but otherwise, superb recipe!
Can I use corn flour in place of cornmeal? If so do I need to make any adjustments.
Hi. Corn flour is too fine. It would be more like corn cake. :)
Made these these this morning, in muffin form, for my 11-year-old daughters lunch for the week. I accidentally bought coarse ground cornmeal so I was concerned she wouldn’t like them. I also used plain greek yogurt instead of sour cream and mexican-blend cheese and parmesan cheese instead of sharp cheddar. She took one bite and exclaimed how much she loves them! Success!
Would whole milk work in the place of heavy cream?
Hello. I’ve made it with both and prefer the taste and texture with the cream.
Hello, I’m a registered dietitian. This looks delicious. Just wanted to suggest if you want to make it even healthier, you can swap your sour cream for plain Greek yogurt. Also, although you use maple syrup instead of regular sugar, it is still adding sugar. I do like that it is just 1 tbsp though. Moderation is the main thing to having sweets in your diet. :)