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Blueberry Cornbread

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 Tbsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp dried thyme or 1 Tbsp fresh
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
  • 1 cup buttermilk or yogurt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1/2 cup cream cheese diced (freeze cream cheese for 10 minutes to make it easier to dice)
  • 2 tsp butter melted, for brushing overtop once the cornbread is baked

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375°F and butter an 8- x 8-inch baking dish. Grease an 8-inch square baking dish or line with parchment.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and thyme until thoroughly combined. Add in the blueberries and toss to coat with the dry ingredients.
  • In a different bowl, whisk together buttermilk, eggs and melted butter.
  • Add wet ingredients to the flour mixture and stir with a wooden spoon, lifting from the bottom of the bowl to incorporate all of the flour.
  • Stir in the cream cheese in two batches, trying not to overmix. Spoon into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
  • Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
  • Remove from the oven and brush the top with melted butter. Cool on a rack for 20 minutes before cutting. Serve with butter and honey for a delicious breakfast.

Notes

Makes one 8x8 pan, or 8 to 12 servings.