Cornbread has the perfect amount of sweetness and the perfect flavor.
Whether you eat it as a side dish or with butter and jam, cornbread is irresistibly delicious.
Unfortunately, in the same way, we overestimate how much meat per person we can end up making more cornbread than we can consume.
Do not discard the cornbread after one or two days; you can store it in the fridge or freezer and reheat it later.
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How To Store Cornbread
If you intend to keep our leftover cornbread for 1-2 days, you can store it at room temperature.
Simply wrap the leftover cornbread with plastic wrap and store it in a cool, dry area.
In contrast, if you live in a warmer climate or intend to keep your leftover cornbread for longer, store it in the refrigerator.
Allow your cornbread to cool completely. Moisture can ruin the flavor of cornbread.
Place your leftover cornbread into an airtight container, add the lid and store it in the refrigerator for up to a week.
To freeze your cornbread, allow it to cool completely.
If you freeze warm cornbread, moisture will accumulate and shorten the shelf life of the cornbread.
Place your leftover cornbread into a freezer-safe resealable bag and squeeze as much air it of the cornbread as possible before sealing it.
Place the cornbread into a freezer-safe container that has a lid and store it for up to 2 months in the freezer.
How to Reheat Cornbread
Restoring cornbread to its former glory is as easy as reheating apple pie.
Nonetheless, if you froze your cornbread, you need to thaw it in the fridge overnight before attempting to reheat it.
If you try to reheat frozen cornbread, it will absorb the excess moisture and become a soggy unpleasant mess.
How to Reheat Cornbread Using the Microwave
Whether you are reheating chicken thighs, corn on the cob, cornbread, one thing is sure; the microwave is the fastest, most convenient, and easiest way to reheat food.
To reheat leftover cornbread in the microwave, place a slice of cornbread onto a microwave-safe dish or plate.
Wrap the cornbread with heat-safe plastic wrap or place the lid on the dish. If you are using plastic wrap, make sure it does not touch the cornbread, or the surface of the cornbread will be soggy.
Heat the cornbread in 30-second increments until it is warm.
However, do not exceed 1-2 minutes as a second too long in the microwave could cause the cornbread to burn.
Alternatively, you can also rap your cornbread with a damp paper towel before placing it into the microwave-safe dish.
The moist paper towel prevents the cornbread from drying out and becoming hard.
How to Reheat Cornbread Using the Oven
Hands down, the oven is the best way to reheat cornbread. To reheat your leftover cornbread in the oven, heat it to 350°F.
Do not exceed 350°F as it is the best temperature to help the cornbread maintain its texture.
Place the cornbread into an oven-safe pan or cookie sheet and cover it with foil.
he foil prevents the cornbread from drying out and preserves its color.
Bake the cornbread for 15 minutes, checking it every 5 minutes to ensure it does not burn or dry out.
Additionally, rotate the cornbread halfway through the reheating process to make sure the heat is distributed evenly.
Once the cornbread is warm, spread a bit of butter on the cornbread’s exterior to improve its flavor.
How to Reheat Cornbread Using the Air Fryer
The air fryer is perfect for reheating cornbread. It takes less time than the oven, making it as convenient as the microwave.
However, the drawback is if you smear a liquid like honey or maple syrup on your cornbread, it will burn and destroy your cornbread.
Therefore we do not recommend reheating cornbread drizzled with liquid.
Turn your air fryer to 325°F and let it run for 5 minutes. Place the leftover cornbread into a silicone non-stick pan and place it into the air fryer’s basket.
You can also place the cornbread in foil and crumple it around the cornbread to create a makeshift bowl.
Heat the cornbread for 8-10minutes until it is warm, checking it every 2 minutes to ensure the cornbread does not dry out.
If the cornbread is still cold, heat it for an additional 5 minutes, checking it every 2 minutes until it is warm.
How to Reheat Cornbread on the Stove
Typically, after 1-2 days, cornbread will start to dry out. The stovetop method works particularly well for cornbread that has dried out.
However, the cornbread may fall apart in the skillet.
Although your cornbread will be moist, it will have a slightly different flavor and appearance than the cornbread you baked in the oven. Nevertheless, the cornbread will still taste delicious.
Smear the bottom of a non-stick skillet with butter and set it over medium-high heat. Add the cornbread and cook it for 2-3 minutes.
Turn the cornbread over and cook it for an additional 2-3 minutes until it is warm and golden.
Do not overheat the cornbread, or it could burn and ruin the flavor of the cornbread.
How to Reheat Cornbread in the Instant Pot
Although it sounds strange, you can reheat cornbread in an instant pot.
Reheating cornbread is just like reheating cornbread in the microwave, but it takes longer to reheat. The key is to place the cornbread into a heat-resistant dish.
To reheat your leftover cornbread in an instant pot, brush the leftover cornbread with melted butter to prevent the cornbread from sticking to each other.
Next, wrap the cornbread with parchment paper heat-safe and place the cover onto the cornbread.
Place the cornbread into the instant pot and set it to slow cook or keep warm.
Cook the cornbread for 1-2 hours until it is warm and brush it with more butter if desired before serving.
Final Thoughts
There’s no need to toss your leftover cornbread in the trash if you made too much cornbread.
Furthermore, there’s no need to eat cornbread cold and dry because you do not want to throw it away.
Now that you know reheating cornbread is as easy as reheating salmon, you can restore cornbread to its moist and fluffy state.
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