Inspired by Food and Wine Magazine, I've created a Simple Skillet Cornbread that is ready in about 30 minutes. It pairs perfectly as a side during summer cookouts and BBQs, with chili in the cooler months, and freezes well to enjoy later.
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This skillet cornbread is super easy to make and would be a great compliment to so many dishes like chili, black eyed peas (or other beans), slow cooker pulled pork, tortilla soup, lentil soup (with sausage), split pea soup (with bacon), BBQ chicken or ribs, collard greens, or a big holiday dinner!
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Simple Skillet Cornbread
Inspired by Food and Wine Magazine, I've created a Simple Skillet Cornbread that is ready in about 30 minutes. It pairs perfectly as a side during summer cookouts and BBQs, with chili in the cooler months, and freezes well to enjoy later.
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Servings: 12 pieces
Ingredients
- 2 cups whole-grain cornmeal (finely ground)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 ½ cups buttermilk
- 2 eggs
- 5 tablespoons butter (melted)
Instructions
- Preheat a 9 inch (seasoned) cast iron skillet in a 450 degree F oven for at least 10 minutes.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, salt, baking powder, and baking soda.
- Make a well (hole) in the center of the mixture and drop in the buttermilk, eggs, and melted butter. Use a fork to mix the wet and dry ingredients together until thoroughly combined.
- Pour the cornbread batter into the hot skillet (I didn't even take it out of the oven to do this), and bake until the cornbread is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 18 minutes.
- Serve warm and freeze the leftovers for a rainy day!
Notes
We recommend organic ingredients when feasible.
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Facts
Simple Skillet Cornbread
Amount Per Serving
Calories 71
Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Fat 6g9%
Saturated Fat 4g25%
Cholesterol 43mg14%
Sodium 323mg14%
Potassium 67mg2%
Carbohydrates 2g1%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin A 235IU5%
Calcium 47mg5%
Iron 0.1mg1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Krista Sigmon says
Love this recipe! I sometimes make it egg free (I use flax eggs) and dairy free (unsweetened almond milk, coconut oil for butter) and it still turns out great!
Chickentikka says
My first time making cornbread, and it turned out really well, thanks. How would you recommend reheating it?
Amy Taylor (comment moderator) says
Hi. I reheat it in the oven if I have time or in the microwave if I'm short on it. :)
Veronica says
Can you substitute eggs for something else or u have to have them?
Amy Taylor (comment moderator) says
Hello. We have not tried making this without eggs.
christine says
I made this cornbread for my husband.He is a picky when it comes to cornbread.He loved it! Told me to be sure to keep making it.
Joanne says
Excellent! My standard cornbread recipe uses half cornmeal and half flour, but I like this version using all cornmeal even better! It comes out of the cast iron skillet clean too! Using butter and adding the salt was too salty for our liking. I might add a tablespoon of honey next time and reduce the salt.
Cathy Backus says
Outstanding! Moist and delicious! Best all cornmeal cornbread I have made.
Lauren says
Hi, I don't have a cast iron skillet. Can I use stainless steel? Thank you!
Amy Taylor (comment moderator) says
Hi Lauren. You can. As long as it is a pan designed for oven use without any plastic parts.
Christine says
Can I use a 10" skillet? I don't have a 9" one. Thank you!
Amy Taylor (comment moderator) says
Sure, it will just have less depth.
Randi says
Do you have to use a skillet? I dont have one. Thanks!
Amy Taylor (comment moderator) says
Hi. You can use a baking dish.
Sharee says
Thank you !!!
Sharee says
Hi I love your recipes but I was wondering what you could you for buttermilk my husband cant have dairy Thank you :)
Amy Taylor (comment moderator) says
Hi. This is the recipe I use for a buttermilk sub: http://www.glutenfreegigi.com/dairy-free-buttermilk-substitute-for-baking/. Hope it helps. ;)
Irene says
Great, super easy recipe! I added organic, frozen corn kernels to the batter just before pouring into the skillet and it made it amazing!