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Famous Dave's BBQ Cornbread Recipe

Famous Dave's BBQ Cornbread Recipe

Famous Dave’s BBQ Cornbread is a sweet, moist, golden cornbread served as the perfect side to smoky barbecue meals.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8 Serving
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 290
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup yellow cornmeal
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons honey

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • 8×8-inch baking pan or cast iron skillet
  • Spatula
  • Oven

Method
 

Step 1: Preheat the Oven
  1. I always start by preheating my oven to 375°F and greasing the baking pan with butter or cooking spray.
    Famous Dave's BBQ Cornbread Recipe
Step 2: Mix the Dry Ingredients
  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined.
    Famous Dave's BBQ Cornbread Recipe
Step 3: Combine the Wet Ingredients
  1. In another bowl, I whisk together melted butter, milk, eggs, and honey until smooth and well blended.
    Famous Dave's BBQ Cornbread Recipe
Step 4: Mix Everything Together
  1. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently mix until just combined. Don’t overmix, or your cornbread may turn dense.
    Famous Dave's BBQ Cornbread Recipe
Step 5: Bake to Perfection
  1. Pour the batter into your prepared pan and bake for 20–25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
    Famous Dave's BBQ Cornbread Recipe
Step 6: Cool and Serve
  1. Let it cool slightly before slicing. I love brushing the top with a little extra melted butter for that authentic BBQ restaurant feel.
    Famous Dave's BBQ Cornbread Recipe

Notes

I love serving this cornbread warm with BBQ ribs, pulled pork, or smoked brisket.