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Cheesy Cornbread With Tomatoes

Round tomato cornbread on a green tablecloth.
Photograph by Heami Lee, Food Styling by Thu Buser, Prop Styling by JoJo Li

This highly portable, crowd-pleasing cornbread is your new summertime sidekick, eager to please at all picnics, potlucks, and backyard BBQs. Filled with salty, creamy feta and sour cream for an extra-tender, moist crumb, it also makes a case for taking the classic dish in a more savory direction. If feta isn’t your vibe, feel free to swap the cheese for your favorite fresh or firm cheese—goat or even cheddar works. The tomatoes on top do more than just catch the eye; they burst in your mouth, adding a subtle sweetness and hint of acidity. But if you won’t be swayed from Team Sweet, don’t despair. Just add an extra 2 Tbsp. sugar to the batter.

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