Ingredients
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk (or milk + 1 tbsp vinegar)
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup whole corn kernels (fresh, canned, or thawed)
Optional Add-Ins:
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar
- 2 tbsp chopped green onions or chives
- 1 tsp honey or a dash of paprika
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Grease a 9×9-inch baking pan or preheat a cast iron skillet.
- In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
- In a separate bowl, whisk buttermilk, eggs, butter, and oil.
- Stir wet ingredients into dry until just combined. Fold in corn and any extras.
- Pour into prepared pan and bake for 20–25 minutes, or until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Storage:
- Refrigerate up to 5 days
- Freeze slices up to 2 months
- Reheat in microwave or oven
Moist. Golden. Absolutely bacon-free — and unforgettable.
Notes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 9 squares or 12 slices