From Box Mix to Black Kitchen Brilliance
You just moved out. You don’t know how to cook yet. But this cornbread recipe right here? It’s about to turn you into that person at the potluck. @dasliderguy delivers a quick and easy Sweet Potato Cornbread hack using Krusteaz Southern Cornbread Mix that’s sweet, moist, and soul-warming—all done in a blender to keep your sink empty and your belly full.
Blending canned sweet potatoes with warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and brown sugar, this isn’t your average box cornbread. And don’t get us started on the Cinna Butter—a soft, whipped combo of butter, honey, and cinnamon that tastes like it came straight from your favorite steakhouse. Whether it’s your first recipe or your 50th, this is a Black kitchen staple with flavor and ease built in.
Ingredients
For the Sweet Potato Cornbread
- 1 box Krusteaz Southern Cornbread Mix
- 1 (15 oz) can sweet potatoes, drained
- 1 cup cold whole milk
- 1 large egg
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated white sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Cinnamon Honey Butter
- 2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, softened
- ⅛ cup honey
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Blend the Sweet Potato Base
- Add sweet potatoes, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, brown sugar, and white sugar into a blender.
- Blend until smooth.
2. Add Cornbread Mix & Egg
- Pour in the cornbread mix, melted butter, and one egg.
- Blend on low speed until just combined—don’t overmix.
3. Grease & Pour
- Lightly grease a casserole dish or muffin tin.
- Pour in your batter corner-to-corner for even spreading.
4. Make the Cinna Butter
- While it bakes, whip together softened butter, honey, and cinnamon until light and fluffy.
5. Serve & Slather
- Serve warm cornbread with a generous dollop of cinnamon honey butter on top—don’t be shy with it.
Pro Tips & Suggestions
- Use a blender to skip hand-mixing and get a super smooth batter with less cleanup.
- Muffin tins work great if you want single-serve bites.
- Add chopped pecans or a sprinkle of turbinado sugar on top for texture.
- Store extra Cinna Butter in the fridge and use it on toast, pancakes, or roasted sweet potatoes.
About the Creator
This recipe is by Slider Guy, the culinary creative behind @dasliderguy. Known for easy, flavorful dishes that level up everyday meals, he’s out here making sure even first-time cooks can throw down in the kitchen with confidence.
Slider Guy | @dasliderguy