Double Pumpkin Cornbread with Red Onion

Double Pumpkin Cornbread with Red Onion

a fabulous take on classic cornbread

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Prep Time: 12m
Cook Time: 20m
Total Time: 32m
Temp.: 400 °F
Servings: 10
Difficulty: Easy
5.0 (20 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

435
calories
20g
fat
55g
carbohydrates
8g
protein
3g
fiber
535mg
sodium
Double Pumpkin Cornbread with Red Onion

Recipe Description

This Double Pumpkin Cornbread with Red Onion is a great take on the classic cornbread recipe. The secret ingredient in this cornbread is a can of pumpkin puree. The double pumpkin in the title comes from the addition of pumpkin seeds scattered on top of the bread.

I start by heating a skillet in the oven. While it is heating, I combine flour, cornmeal, baking powder and salt in a large bowl before whisking together milk, cream cheese, pumpkin, honey and 7 tablespoons butter. Add the wet ingredients to the cornmeal mixture. Take the skillet from the oven and brush the bottom and sides with butter. Pour the cornbread batter into the skillet. Decorate the top with red onion slices and pumpkin seeds. Bake and serve drizzled with honey.

To make Double Pumpkin Cornbread with Red Onion, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Double Pumpkin Cornbread with Red Onion

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Heat the oven and heat a skillet

    1 min
    Step 1 - Double Pumpkin Cornbread with Red Onion

    Preheat the oven to 400 °F and place a cast iron skillet inside to heat.

  2. 2

    Combine the dry ingredients

    2 min
    Step 2 - Double Pumpkin Cornbread with Red Onion

    In a large bowl, mix 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 2 cups of yellow cornmeal, 1 ½ tablespoons of baking powder and 1 teaspoon of kosher salt together.

  3. 3

    Combine the wet ingredients

    3 min
    Step 3 - Double Pumpkin Cornbread with Red Onion

    Whisk 1 cup of whole milk with 8 ounces of cream cheese, 1 can of pumpkin puree, 2 tablespoons of honey, ½ a cup of melted unsalted butter together in a separate bowl.

  4. 4

    Mix

    3 min
    Step 4 - Double Pumpkin Cornbread with Red OnionStep 4 - Double Pumpkin Cornbread with Red Onion

    Pour the wet ingredients into the cornmeal mixture and mix until just combined

  5. 5

    Butter the skillet

    1 min
    Step 5 - Double Pumpkin Cornbread with Red Onion

    Take the heated skillet from the oven and brush the bottom and sides with the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter.

  6. 6

    Transfer batter to the skillet

    2 min
    Step 6 - Double Pumpkin Cornbread with Red Onion

    Transfer the cornbread batter to the skillet and scatter sliced red onion and pumpkin seeds over the top.

  7. 7

    Bake

    20 min
    Step 7 - Double Pumpkin Cornbread with Red Onion

    Bake in the oven for 18-20 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

  8. 8

    Serve

    Step 8 - Double Pumpkin Cornbread with Red Onion

    Allow to cool slightly and serve drizzled with honey.

This Double Pumpkin Cornbread with Red Onion is a delicious take on the classic cornbread recipe! Try it out soon and tag #CookMeRecipes in your baking posts.

About the author

Lilly Mathuse

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5.0 out of 5 (20 reviews)
Quinn
January 24, 2025
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Simply superb cornbread!

Evelyn Carter
September 21, 2024
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Easy, delicious recipe! I made this cornbread for my friends at game night and they were all impressed. The pumpkin flavor adds a nice twist and it was simple to whip up. Definately a new favorite!

Sophie
September 18, 2024
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Yummm!

Riley
July 13, 2024
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Yas! This cornbread is the bomb! I made it for my fam this weekend and they devoured it! So easy too. Love the pumpkin twist. It's perfect for fall. Definitely gonna be a staple in our house now!

Amanda Johnson
January 24, 2024
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OMG, this Double Pumpkin Cornbread is lit! I made it for a fall dinner with my hubby, and it totally stole the show! The pumpkin gives it a rich taste, and those crunchy pumpkin seeds? Just wow! Super easy to whip up too. 10/10 would bake again!

Paige
December 21, 2023
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Simple, delicious cornbread.

Peter
October 15, 2023
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This cornbread blew my mind! I made it for a family gathering and everyone loved the pumpkin flavor. Super easy to make!

Jessica Smith
October 5, 2023
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OMG, made this cornbread for our family dinner. The kids loved it! So easy and yum!

Katherine Smith
October 5, 2023
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Absolutely love this!

Quinn
September 29, 2023
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This cornbread was superb! My husband and I loved the pumpkin twist during our fall dinner.

Kelsey
September 27, 2023
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Wow! This cornbread is my new go-to! I made it for my friends last weekend, and they couldn't stop raving about it! The pumpkin adds such a moist flavor. Can't wait to make it again!

Hannah
August 19, 2023
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Deliciously moist cornbread.

William
May 8, 2023
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Tasty and easy

Katie
February 26, 2023
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Superb pumpkin delight!

Allegra
July 3, 2022
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Ho fatto questo pane di mais con zucca per un pranzo con amici. Tutti hanno adorato il sapore. È così semplice e gli ingredienti sono freschi. Perfetto con un po' di miele sopra. Non vedo l'ora di rifarlo.

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