Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsThe Lucky Turtle GrillKiller Cornbread Recipe

Killer Cornbread Recipe

Time45m
Serves8

Topped with vanilla ice cream and bourbon sauce.

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Ingredients

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Cornbread

Bourbon Sauce

Serving

Method

Cornbread Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat Oven

    Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a 9-inch square baking pan or cast-iron skillet with butter.

  2. 2

    Combine Dry Ingredients

    In a large bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.

  3. 3

    Mix Wet Ingredients

    In another bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, and melted butter until smooth.

  4. 4

    Combine Mixtures

    Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are fine.

  5. 5

    Bake

    Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for about 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

  6. 6

    Cool

    Remove from the oven and let the cornbread cool slightly before slicing.

Bourbon Sauce Preparation

  1. 7

    Combine Ingredients

    In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the brown sugar, butter, bourbon, and heavy cream.

  2. 8

    Cook Sauce

    Stir continuously until the mixture comes to a gentle boil. Allow it to simmer for about 2-3 minutes until it thickens slightly.

  3. 9

    Remove from Heat

    Take the saucepan off the heat and let it cool for a minute before using.

Serving

  1. 10

    Serve

    Slice the cornbread, place a piece on a plate, top it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, and drizzle generously with the bourbon sauce before serving.

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