They would create a mixture of cornmeal and water that was baked on the hearth for sustenance.

The caky, sweeter version most of us know came later,according toSerious Eats.

Here are a few of the best.

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With over 3,000 locations, it sometimes seems like there’s a Chick-fil-A on every corner.

This sweet treat is served muffin style, which makes it easy to munch while on the go.

Thechain’s cornbreadis so popular that the restaurant sells boxes of the mix right in its famous country store.

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Among the many sides you’ve got the option to pair with these dishes iscornbread.

Woody’s BBQ

This small, Florida based chain (with one location in Pennsylvania!)

Crispy on the outside and soft and chewy on the inside, these nuggs a true crowd pleaser.

chick-fil-a cornbread

Chick-fil-A

Cornbread Farm to Soul

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city barbecue spread

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wisconsin famous daves bar

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cracker barrel corn muffins

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Skillet cornbread at Smokey Bones

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woody’s bbq corn nuggets

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the smoke shop cornbread

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cornbread farm to soul

Cornbread Farm to Soul