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September 29, 2020 Bread

Easy Instant Pot Cornbread – Totally Fool Proof!

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Did you know you can make moist buttermilk cornbread in an Instant Pot? It's the perfect side dish that complements ANY home-cooked meal. You'll love this Instant Pot Cornbread recipe! via @simplysidedishes89

Did you know you can make moist buttermilk cornbread in an Instant Pot? It’s the perfect side dish that complements ANY home-cooked meal. You’ll love this Instant Pot Cornbread recipe!

piece of corn bread with butter

How to make fluffy cornbread in the Instant Pot

Nothing says country style cooking like cornbread. I love when cornbread is moist, fluffy and not crumbly.

Nothing beats putting a slab of butter on a hot piece of cornbread and watching it melt and soak into the cornbread. With this Instant Pot recipe, you are only a few steps away from the perfect fluffy cornbread that will take you back to your childhood!

instant pot corn bread with slice of corn bread

What does cornbread go well with?

The tastiest and most simple way to eat cornbread is to put a slab of butter on top of it or even a drizzle of honey. It is so so good! You can eat it with some jams or jelly because it is such a versatile side dish.

Cornbread also pairs well with barbecued meets like ribs, brisket, pork and steak. It’s also great with baked beans, hearty soups, stews and chili. Any menu item that you would have with dinner rolls or other bread will go perfectly with cornbread. It seriously is a family favorite with many dishes.

How to make moist cornbread?

The tricky part about making cornbread is that you don’t want your cornbread to be too crumbly. Since cornmeal doesn’t have enough gluten to hold it together, you need to have the right balance of flour and cornmeal. Adding eggs and buttermilk will also keep the cornbread light, fluffy and moist. We’ve got you covered though! All the ingredients you need to make the perfect cornbread is in this recipe.

instant pot corn bread batter

What if you make extra? How can you save it?

If fresh baked cornbread is stored in an airtight container, it can last 1-2 days at room temperature on your counter. If you need it to keep for longer, you can put that airtight container in the fridge for up to 7 days. You can also freeze it for a longer period of time, but the taste and texture will not be as good as when it is fresh.

When heating it up, you can either put it in the microwave for a few seconds or you can heat it in the oven for about 10-15 minutes at 350° F.

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instant pot cornbread in bundt pan on a white plate

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour 
  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/4 cups butter milk
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/3 cup canola oil
  • 3 1/2 tablespoons melted butter

Instructions

  1. In a medium sized bowl, mix together flour, sugar, cornmeal, baking powder and salt.
  2. In another bowl, mix together remaining ingredients. 
  3. Stir the wet into the dry ingredients and mix until combined. 
  4. Spray an Instant Pot bundt pan or springform pan. 
  5. Pour the mixture into the pan. Cover with tin foil.
  6. Place 1 cup of water of water in the bottom of the Instant Pot. 
  7. Place trivet on top of water and then the pan on top of the trivet. 
  8. Set Instant Pot to manual high pressure for 45 minutes. 
  9. Once the timer goes over, let the pressure release naturally for 5 minutes, and then quick pressure release the rest. 
  10. Carefully remove from the Instant Pot, pop out of the pan, slice and serve!
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Instant Pot Corn Bread

Instant Pot Corn Bread

Yield: 10 slices
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes

This is the perfect side dish to any country home-cooked meal!

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/4 cups butter milk
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/3 cup canola oil
  • 3 1/2 tablespoons melted butter

Instructions

    1. In a medium sized bowl, mix together flour, sugar, cornmeal, baking powder and salt. 
    2. In another bowl, mix together remaining ingredients. 
    3. Stir the wet into the dry ingredients and mix until combined. 
    4. Spray an Instant Pot bundt pan or springform pan. 
    5. Pour the mixture into the pan. Cover with tin foil.
    6. Place 1 cup of water of water in the bottom of the Instant Pot. 
    7. Place trivet on top of water and then the pan on top of the trivet. 
    8. Set Instant Pot to manual high pressure for 45 minutes. 
    9. Once the timer goes over, let the pressure release naturally for 5 minutes, and then quick pressure release the rest. 
    10. Carefully remove from the Instant Pot, pop out of the pan, slice and serve! 
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 10 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 269Total Fat: 13gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 49mgSodium: 359mgCarbohydrates: 34gFiber: 1gSugar: 15gProtein: 5g

Please verify this information with your preferred nutrition calculator.

© Katie Clark
Category: Instant Pot
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instructions for instant pot corn bread

Why should I make cornbread in an Instant Pot?

Instant Pots are great for a no-mess kitchen since everything is done in a single pot. You only have one thing to clean when you are done!

Instant Pots are also great with keeping moisture in the pot which can give you a nice moist piece of cornbread. Instant Pots are so versatile and can be the biggest life-saver in your kitchen.

This is also helpful for when you are cooking lots of different things in your kitchen, and the oven is occupied!

And honestly – this is the most moist and delicious cornbread ever. Much better results than from in the oven!

man holding a piece of cornbread

What Type of Pan Should I Use for Instant Pot Corn Bread?

Selecting the right size pan is essential for this recipe. It can be tricky to know what pans you can use in the Instant Pot, and which ones will even fit into the Instant Pot.

I use a 7-inch bundt pan, and it fit perfectly into my 6-quart Instant Pot. A springform pan would work as well – just make sure you get the right sized pan for your Instant Pot!

cornbread in bundt pan

Why Do You Put Tin Foil Over the Batter?

This is simply to prevent the moisture from the water in the bottom of the Instant Pot from gathering on top of the bread. If you try to avoid using tin foil and you don’t mind your bread getting a little wet, you can skip it.

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Making perfect cornbread can be quick and easy with your Instant Pot! This recipe is a great side dish option for all of your country style menu items.

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