Glenn's Southern Corn Bread

Dive into the heart of Southern comfort with Glenn's Southern Corn Bread, a golden and tender classic bursting with rich, buttery flavor. This easy-to-make recipe combines staple ingredients like yellow cornmeal, buttermilk, and a hint of granulated sugar to create the perfect balance of savory and slightly sweet. Baked to perfection in a hot cast-iron skillet, the crispy edges give way to a fluffy, moist interior that's ready in just 35 minutes, including prep time. Whether served warm with a pat of butter, a drizzle of honey, or as a side to hearty chili or barbecue, this cornbread is the ultimate crowd-pleaser for family dinners or festive gatherings. It's a must-try for anyone looking to recreate authentic Southern comfort food at home!

Nutriscore Rating: 57/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 cup yellow cornmeal
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 2 pieces large eggs
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (for greasing)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Place a 9-inch cast-iron skillet or an 8x8-inch baking dish in the oven to heat up.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the yellow cornmeal, all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix well to evenly distribute the dry ingredients.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, melted butter, and eggs until fully combined.

Step 4

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; the batter should be slightly lumpy.

Step 5

Carefully remove the hot skillet or baking dish from the oven. Add the vegetable oil to coat the bottom and sides, then pour in the batter, spreading it into an even layer.

Step 6

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

Step 7

Remove from the oven and let the cornbread cool for about 5-10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm with butter, honey, or alongside your favorite meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(723.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1912.1

Total Fat 84.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 39.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g
Cholesterol 522.8mg	0%
Sodium 3120.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 253.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.2g	0%
Total Sugars 38.1g
Protein 43.5g	0%

Vitamin D 206.9IU	0%
Calcium 367.9mg	0%
Iron 11.7mg	0%
Potassium 821.0mg	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: 39.1%

Protein: 8.9%

Carbs: 52.0%