Delicious Savory Sweet Potato Cornbread with Herbs

This Savory Sweet Potato Cornbread with Herbs features fresh herbs like thyme and rosemary for added flavor complexity. It’s a perfect side for any savory meal, providing the warmth of traditional cornbread with a more aromatic, less sweet profile. The sweet potatoes still add moisture, but the herbs elevate this dish into a more sophisticated option.

Savory Sweet Potato Cornbread with herbs is a versatile side dish that works well with a variety of main courses. The sweet potatoes make it moist and slightly sweet, while the fresh herbs balance that sweetness with earthy flavors. It’s a perfect side for any roasted or grilled meats, soups, or stews.

Savory Sweet Potato Cornbread with Herbs

a versatile side dish that works well with a variety of main courses.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 35 minutes mins

Total Time 55 minutes mins

Course Bread, Side Dish

Cuisine American

Servings 8 people

Calories 240 kcal

Equipment

• Mixing bowls
• Potato masher
• Baking dish or cast iron skillet
• Oven

Ingredients

  

• 1 cup mashed sweet potatoes
• 1 cup cornmeal
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary chopped
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup buttermilk

Instructions

 

• Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a cast iron skillet or baking dish with butter.
• In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, black pepper, thyme, and rosemary.
• In another bowl, mix the mashed sweet potatoes, melted butter, eggs, and buttermilk.
• Slowly combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.
• Pour the batter into the
• greased skillet and bake for 30–35 minutes, or until golden brown on top and cooked through.
• Let cool for 10 minutes before serving warm with butter.

Notes

- You can substitute the fresh herbs with dried herbs if necessary.
- Add a pinch of cayenne pepper if you want a slight kick.
- Serve alongside soups, grilled meats, or enjoy it on its own with a pat of butter.

Keyword herbed cornbread, savory bread recipe, Savory cornbread, Southern side dish, Sweet potato cornbread

Nutrition and Calories (per serving):
– Calories: 240
– Carbohydrates: 33g
– Protein: 5g
– Fat: 10g
– Sodium: 280mg
– Sugar: 5g

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