Thanksgiving just isn't Thanksgiving without a gorgeous pan of cornbread on the table, am I right? Whether you lean sweet, cheesy, or a little spicy, there's something here for you. I rounded up 5 absolutely delicious cornbread recipes that deserve a spot at your holiday feast.
1. Best Vegan Cornbread
Every Thanksgiving table usually has at least one vegan guest, and I always want to make sure they feel completely taken care of. So while the bacon fat fried favorites are on the counter, why not offer this yummy vegan cornbread too? It's every bit as bright and flavorful as the traditional stuff, with a light, crumbly texture that practically melts in your mouth.
2. Herbed Brown Butter and Cheese Cornbread
Okay, can we really improve on classic cornbread? Yes, yes we can: just add cheese. But honestly, that is just the beginning of what makes this recipe so irresistible. The real magic is a dangerously delicious herbed brown butter that is so mouthwatering you'll be tempted to eat it straight from the bowl with a spoon.
3. Upside Down Vidalia Onion Cornbread
Have you ever laid eyes on an upside down cornbread? I am so into this playful take on the classic yellow skillet bread. Just like a pineapple upside down cake, you start by layering those sweet Vidalia onions right into the bottom of your pan before pouring the batter over the top. While everything bakes, the onions get all soft and lightly caramelized, so when you flip it out onto a plate they look absolutely stunning.
4. Sweet Buttermilk Cornbread
Here's the thing about cornbread: in the South it tends to stay savory, while folks up North really love it sweet. So if you grew up below the Mason-Dixon line, this one might not be your jam. But if you're a Northerner at heart, keep reading because this homemade buttermilk version is incredibly sweet and totally delicious.
5. Sweet Pumpkin Cornbread
The first time I spotted this recipe I nearly lost it right into my pumpkin spice latte. I mean, pumpkin in cornbread? What a ridiculously good idea I can't believe I hadn't thought of sooner. The ingredient list feels familiar and classic, but then it gets taken up a notch with cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, and rich pumpkin puree.
