Frank Stitt's Corn Bread

Experience Southern comfort at its finest with Frank Stitt’s Corn Bread, a rustic yet elevated recipe that brings bold flavors to your table. Made with vibrant yellow cornmeal, rich buttermilk, and the irresistible touch of bacon drippings, this skillet cornbread achieves a perfect balance of moist fluffiness and golden, crispy edges. Customizable with optional fresh corn kernels or a hint of heat from diced jalapeños, it’s an ideal side for hearty stews, barbecues, or holiday feasts. Baked to perfection in a preheated cast iron skillet, this easy-to-follow recipe ensures your cornbread develops an authentic Southern crust that’s bursting with flavor. Ready in just 35 minutes, Frank Stitt's Corn Bread is comfort food simplicity at its best—warm, satisfying, and utterly unforgettable.

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups Yellow cornmeal
• 0.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon Granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons Baking soda
• 2 cups Buttermilk
• 2 large Eggs
• 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter, melted
• 2 tablespoons Bacon drippings or vegetable oil
• 0.5 cups Optional: Fresh corn kernels
• 1 Optional: Jalapeños, diced

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Place a 10-inch cast iron skillet in the oven to heat while you prepare the batter.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, and baking soda.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk and eggs until well combined.

Step 4

Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring just until combined. Do not overmix.

Step 5

Gently fold in the melted butter. If using, add the fresh corn kernels and diced jalapeños at this point.

Step 6

Carefully remove the hot skillet from the oven and add the bacon drippings or vegetable oil, swirling to coat the bottom and sides of the pan.

Step 7

Pour the batter into the hot skillet, spreading it evenly with a spatula. The sizzling sound will ensure a crispy crust.

Step 8

Return the skillet to the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the corn bread is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 9

Remove the skillet from the oven and allow the corn bread to cool for 5-10 minutes before slicing into wedges and serving warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1091.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2277.7

Total Fat 106.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 51.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.0g
Cholesterol 571.7mg	0%
Sodium 2359.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 283.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.1g	0%
Total Sugars 45.0g
Protein 54.6g	0%

Vitamin D 335.8IU	0%
Calcium 645.5mg	0%
Iron 11.3mg	0%
Potassium 1497.5mg	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: 41.5%

Protein: 9.4%

Carbs: 49.0%