Easy Honey Cornbread

Name: Easy Honey Cornbread
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 15oz box cornbread mix; 2 large eggs (room temperature); ¾ cup heavy whipping cream; ⅓ cup avocado oil; ⅓ cup honey

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This Easy Honey Cornbread is sweet and full of honey flavor. It is incredibly easy to make since it starts with a box of cornbread mix.

Cornbread is generally an easy item to prepare. What makes this recipe extra easy? It starts with a boxed cornbread mix, but you would never know it. The addition of honey and heavy cream turns this cornbread into something special. It pairs beautifully with chili or soup, like this 10-Minute Creamy Tomato Soup.

What is in this easy cornbread recipe?

(1) 15oz box of Cornbread Mix: What is in the cornbread mix? For this recipe, I used Trader Joe's cornbread mix. It has flour, sugar, cornmeal, baking powder, corn, vanilla powder, and salt. Because most of the ingredients are already in the mix, little needs to be added to complete the bread.
Honey: The cornbread mix does have sugar already in it, in addition to the naturally sweet flavor of corn. The honey elevates the sweetness of the bread. With the ⅓ cup in this recipe, you can definitely taste the honey flavor.
(2) Large Eggs
Heavy Whipping Cream
Avocado Oil: You know by now that I enjoy using avocado oil in my recipes versus canola oil, mostly due to its nutritional benefits over other baking oils.

How to make Easy Honey Cornbread

This recipe is incredibly easy thanks to the cornbread mix. It takes a lot of the measuring work out, which also saves on dishes. This recipe specifies an 8-inch baking dish, but you can certainly make this in a cast-iron skillet too. If you do, baking times may vary.

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Grease an 8-by-8-inch baking dish. Grease and line with parchment for easy slicing.
In a large bowl or the bowl of a standing mixer, beat the eggs. Add the cream, avocado oil, and honey. Beat until everything is well incorporated.
Add the cornbread mix, the whole 15oz package, and mix only until combined.
Pour the cornbread batter into the prepared dish and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. If the cornbread is becoming too brown on top, cover loosely with a piece of foil.
Allow the cornbread to cool before slicing.

Can cornbread be frozen?

Yes, cornbread can be frozen. Wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and then foil. You can also use a freezer-safe zip-top bag. Make sure to label the name and date. Freeze for up to 2-3 months.

How should cornbread be stored?

Store cornbread, wrapped tightly, at room temperature for 2-3 days or in the refrigerator for up to one week.

How to serve this cornbread

You can serve this cornbread at room temperature or warm.
Serve with softened butter and an extra drizzle of honey, if desired.
Pair this honey cornbread with chili, soup, or stew.

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This easy honey cornbread pairs perfectly with stew or chili. It is so easy to prepare, making it an ideal side dish. Or, just serve it on its own slathered in butter and additional honey. Comment below if you make this delicious cornbread!