Herbed Cornbread Recipe

This unbelievably delicious herbed cornbread recipe is bursting with fresh flavors! Made with a blend of aromatic herbs like marjoram, thyme, and celery seed, this cornbread is perfectly moist and golden-brown. A simple yet impressive side dish for any meal.

Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 40 mins

Calories 1607.5 kcal

Protein 90g

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Herbed Cornbread

1 ½ cups cornmeal
1 cup all-purpose flour
½ cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon dried marjoram
½ teaspoon dried thyme
¼ teaspoon celery seed
2 large eggs
1 cup milk
¼ cup melted unsalted butter

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How to Make Herbed Cornbread

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
Grease a 9-inch square baking pan.
In a large bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups cornmeal, 1 cup all-purpose flour, ½ cup granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon dried marjoram, ½ teaspoon dried thyme, and ¼ teaspoon celery seed.
In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 large eggs, 1 cup milk, and ¼ cup melted unsalted butter.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan.
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean and the cornbread is golden brown.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

157 g

Sugar

19g

Fat

200g

Carbs

65g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Herbed Cornbread?

Herbed Cornbread takes about 50 minutes from start to finish — roughly 10 minutes to prepare and 40 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Herbed Cornbread?

Herbed Cornbread has approximately 1607.5 calories per serving, with about 90 g protein, 65 g carbohydrates and 112 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Herbed Cornbread?

The key ingredients for Herbed Cornbread are Self Rising Cornmeal, Self Rising Flour, Sugar, Marjoram, Thyme, Celery Seed. See the full list with measurements above.