Skillet Cornbread: A Deliciously Simple Recipe for Perfect Southern Flavor
A Deliciously Simple Recipe for Perfect Southern Flavor
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a large bowl, mix together the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, and melted butter.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Grease a cast-iron skillet and pour the batter into it.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let it cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For a sweeter cornbread, increase the sugar to 1/2 cup.
- Serve with honey or butter for added flavor.
- Can be made ahead and reheated in the oven.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg