Cast Iron Cornbread

Golden, crispy, and irresistibly tender, this Cast Iron Cornbread recipe is the perfect blend of traditional Southern flavors and a modern cooking technique! Made with a mix of yellow cornmeal and all-purpose flour, this quick and easy recipe delivers the classic cornbread texture you love, enhanced by the subtle sweetness of granulated sugar and the rich tang of buttermilk. Baking it in a preheated cast iron skillet creates a gorgeous golden crust that contrasts beautifully with the moist, fluffy interior. Ready in just 35 minutes, this one-pan wonder is perfect as a side dish for chili, BBQ, or any comfort food feast. Serve it warm, and don't forget to slather on some butter or drizzle with honey for that extra touch of indulgence!

Nutriscore Rating: 50/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 cup Yellow cornmeal
• 1 cup All-purpose flour
• 0.25 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Buttermilk
• 0.25 cup Whole milk
• 2 count Large eggs
• 0.25 cup Unsalted butter (melted)
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter (for skillet)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Place a 10-inch cast iron skillet in the oven while it heats.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the yellow cornmeal, all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.

Step 3

In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, whole milk, eggs, and melted unsalted butter until smooth.

Step 4

Gently pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir just until combined. Do not overmix; the batter should be slightly lumpy.

Step 5

Using oven mitts, carefully remove the hot cast iron skillet from the oven. Add 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter to the skillet and swirl it around until fully melted, coating the bottom and sides of the pan.

Step 6

Immediately pour the batter into the hot skillet. Use a spatula to spread it into an even layer, if necessary.

Step 7

Return the skillet to the oven and bake for 20 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 8

Remove the skillet from the oven and allow the cornbread to cool for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Step 9

Optional: Serve warm with additional butter or honey for added flavor.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(834.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2156.5

Total Fat 98.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 54.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g
Cholesterol 598.2mg	0%
Sodium 4774.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 283.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.2g	0%
Total Sugars 66.0g
Protein 45.7g	0%

Vitamin D 252.0IU	0%
Calcium 449.5mg	0%
Iron 11.7mg	0%
Potassium 919.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 40.2%

Protein: 8.3%

Carbs: 51.5%