Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Northern-style cornbread is the perfect side dish: Lightly sweet with a cake-like crumb, it complements everything from fried chicken and ribs to the beautifully burnished bird that serves as a centerpiece for the holiday table. But how do you take this humble side dish and make it a star?
In this video, Grant Crilly shows you how to make our “rich as f*¢k” cornbread, which turns all the dials up to 11. By using a few surprising ingredients—frozen corn kernels, cake flour, and, most important of all, isomalt—our version’s got a gooey, almost brownie-like crumb; it’s got the clean and clear flavor of freshly harvested sweetcorn doused in butter; and it’s got the crispiest cornbread crust you’ve ever had.
Whether you’re hosting Thanksgiving or just craving comfort food, this is the cornbread that steals the show. Visit ChefSteps.com for the full recipe, and while you’re there, explore the Thanksgiving hub for more recipes, guides, and cooking tips.
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Rich and Moist Cornbread: chefsteps.com/activities/rich-and-moist-cornbread
Thanksgiving hub: chefsteps.com/thanksgiving
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Northern-style cornbread is the perfect side dish: Lightly sweet with a cake-like crumb, it complements everything from fried chicken and ribs to the beautifully burnished bird that serves as a centerpiece for the holiday table. But how do you take this humble side dish and make it a star?
In this video, Grant Crilly shows you how to make our “rich as f*¢k” cornbread, which turns all the dials up to 11. By using a few surprising ingredients—frozen corn kernels, cake flour, and, most important of all, isomalt—our version’s got a gooey, almost brownie-like crumb; it’s got the clean and clear flavor of freshly harvested sweetcorn doused in butter; and it’s got the crispiest cornbread crust you’ve ever had.
Whether you’re hosting Thanksgiving or just craving comfort food, this is the cornbread that steals the show. Visit ChefSteps.com for the full recipe, and while you’re there, explore the Thanksgiving hub for more recipes, guides, and cooking tips.
Recipes:
Rich and Moist Cornbread: chefsteps.com/activities/rich-and-moist-cornbread
Thanksgiving hub: chefsteps.com/thanksgiving
Sign up for our newsletter: chefsteps.com/newsletter
Follow us:
instagram.com/chefsteps
facebook.com/Chefsteps
ChefSteps 101: Through science, entertainment, and industry experience, we strive to help every home cook reach their full potential. With more than 1,000 recipes developed in our kitchen, there’s something for everyone. To find out more, visit our website: chefsteps.com
