5 Minute Microwave Cornbread

4.40 (142)
⏱ 10 mins 🍽 Serves 6 🌶 american 🏷 Snack

This speedy American snack uses simple ingredients you likely already have. Combine everything in a single bowl for a fuss-free batter, then cook it directly in the microwave. In about 5 minutes, you'll have a warm, tender cornbread perfect for serving immediately. It's an incredibly fast solution when you need a homemade bread accompaniment without heating the oven.

5 Minute Microwave Cornbread

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 cup cornmeal
  • 0.5 cup milk
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt

Method

  1. Combine the all-purpose flour, cornmeal, milk, egg, white sugar, vegetable oil, baking powder, and salt in a bowl that is safe for the microwave, stirring until you have a smooth batter.
  2. Cook the batter in the microwave on high for about 3 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean. If your appliance lacks a turntable, give the bowl a half turn midway through the 3 minutes.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories154 kcal
Fat6 g
Sugars5 g
Protein4 g
Sodium283 mg

Recipe details

CategorySnack
Cuisineamerican
AuthorSylvia Moestl Vasilik