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Vidalia Onion Cornbread Recipe

Elevate your cornbread game with this irresistible recipe inspired by Paula Deen! Sweet Vidalia onions caramelized in butter create a flavor explosion that sets this cornbread apart from the ordinary. It's incredibly moist, subtly sweet, and perfect alongside your favorite Southern comfort food. Get ready for rave reviews!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 38 mins
Calories 155.5 kcal
Protein 7g
Rating 5.0 (5 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Vidalia Onion Cornbread

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 medium Vidalia onion
  • one 8.5-ounce box cornbread muffin mix
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried dill weed
  • vegetable oil cooking spray

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How to Make Vidalia Onion Cornbread

  1. Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C).
  2. Spray an 8-inch square baking pan with vegetable oil cooking spray.
  3. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add 1 medium Vidalia onion, thinly sliced, and sauté until tender but not browned, about 3-5 minutes.
  4. Remove the saucepan from the heat. In a large bowl, combine one 8.5-ounce box of your favorite cornbread muffin mix, 1 cup milk, 1 large egg, 1/4 cup sour cream, 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (reserve 1/2 cup for topping), 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon dill weed.
  5. Stir in the sautéed onions.
  6. Pour batter into the prepared baking pan. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of cheese evenly over the top.
  7. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let cool slightly before cutting and serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

11 g

Sugar

14g

Fat

29g

Carbs

3g

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