Easy Homemade Cornbread Recipe

Toss that boxed mix and make this fast and Easy Homemade Cornbread, which makes a great side dish for breakfast, lunch, or dinner! 

Prep time: PT10M

Cook time: PT20M

Total time: PT30M

Rating

4.46 stars (173 reviews)

Keywords

easy, Side Dish, Vegetarian

Ingredients

1 cup yellow cornmeal ($0.24)
1 cup all-purpose flour ($0.15)
1/4 cup sugar ($0.20)
1 Tbsp baking powder ($0.24)
1/2 tsp salt ($0.02)
1 cup milk ($0.31)
1 large egg ($0.27)
1/4 cup cooking oil ($0.08)

Cuisine

American

Steps

Preheat the oven to 425ºF and coat the inside of a 9-inch pie plate, cast iron skillet, or 8x8 casserole dish with non-stick spray (or butter for more flavor).
In a large bowl, stir together the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, and oil.
Pour the bowl of wet ingredients into the bowl of dry ingredients and stir just until everything is moist. Avoid over stirring. It's okay if there are a few lumps.
Pour the batter into the prepared dish and bake for about 20 minutes, or until the top and edges are golden brown. Cut into 8 pieces and serve.

Nutitrion

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories: 241.23 kcal
Carbohydrates: 35.39 g
Protein: 4.79 g
Fat: 9.15 g
Sodium: 352.61 mg

Reviews

Linda on 2026-01-30 (5 stars):
Great recipe. Moist and delicious every time. Added melted butter instead of vegetable oil. I also made mini muffins and baked them for 10 minutes. This is my go to cornbread recipe.
Angela on 2026-01-13 (5 stars):
Such a great recipe! So easy to make and it turns out delicious. I have made it twice and have sent the recipe to 3 people. Thank you!
Vickie on 2026-01-12 (5 stars):
This cornbread is so easy and delicious. Doesn’t rise much, but crispy on top and bottom. We love it, the best part goes together quickly! Thank you
Nova mom on 2026-01-07 (2 stars):
Easy but not very good. Husband said “it’s a little dry.” For me the flavor was just so-so.
Julie on 2025-12-18 (5 stars):
Perfect cornbread! I was so thankful for the extra recipe tips, especially to not over-stir, as I would have done that.
Marina on 2025-12-12 (3 stars):
Came out dry. And even though I put half of baking powder suggested by the recipe, I ca still taste soda in the end result. I don't think I'll do it again by this recipe.
sheleen on 2025-10-31 (5 stars):
Quick simple and yummy I made this recipe 2x once with fat free cows milk and 1x with almond milk both taste amazing
Dennis Groce on 2025-10-20 (2 stars):
Way too much baking powder. It should only be 1/4 tsp. I knew something was up when it wasn't rising and it was shrinking away from thr pan sides. SMH!
Tiffany on 2025-10-02 (5 stars):
Made this today with some white bean chili. Made it vegan by swapping out the egg for 1/4 cup applesauce and used oatmilk . Yum. Wonderfully easy recipe
Nolan on 2025-09-23 (5 stars):
I made this recipe as is,today.It is delicious and fluffy,with a bit of butter...yummy!
Trish on 2025-06-25 (1 stars):
I agree with the other user - way too much baking powder. It tasted very off. When you make yours do you add 1 TB still or cut it in half?
Mikayla Schoelen on 2025-01-20 (5 stars):
I had never made corn bread without the box and this is the best recipe I've found!!!
Isa on 2025-01-20 (5 stars):
It is not baking soda but baking powder… I make these as muffins on a regular basis, less sugar and garlic powder + crushed chili and sometimes cheese. I bake them in the air fryer, they're done in about 10 minutes!
Lisa on 2025-01-06 (1 stars):
Too much baking soda 🤢
Nancy O’Bryhim on 2025-01-06 (5 stars):
Use this recipe all the time! Not only easy it’s delicious and never fails ❤️
Claire on 2024-12-22 (5 stars):
Love love LOVE this recipe! I usually have the sugar, just because I'm English and despite living in America I can't get used to how much sugar goes in everything, especially bread. I don't do sweet breads with savory foods. 😂 But this never lets me down, I love it.