Granny Neel's Company Cornbread

A timeless Southern classic, Granny Neel's Company Cornbread combines nostalgic charm with unbeatable flavor, making it the perfect side dish for any gathering. This recipe features a delightful balance of yellow cornmeal and all-purpose flour, a touch of sweetness from granulated sugar, and a rich depth of flavor thanks to melted butter and sizzling bacon drippings (or vegetable oil). Baked to golden perfection in a preheated cast-iron skillet, it delivers a crisp, buttery crust with a moist, tender crumb inside. Ready in just 35 minutes, this cornbread is ideal for complementing hearty stews, chili, or barbecue. Serve it warm straight from the skillet for an irresistible crowd-pleaser that feels like a warm hug from Granny herself.

Nutriscore Rating: 55/100

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
• 1 tablespoon Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 cup Whole milk
• 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter, melted
• 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil or bacon drippings

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Place a 9-inch cast-iron skillet in the oven as it heats up.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the yellow cornmeal, all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Stir until well mixed.

Step 3

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

Step 4

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

Step 5

Carefully remove the preheated cast-iron skillet from the oven. Add the vegetable oil or bacon drippings to the skillet, swirling to coat the bottom and sides evenly. The oil should sizzle when added.

Step 6

Quickly pour the cornbread batter into the hot skillet, spreading it evenly with a spatula if needed.

Step 7

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

Step 8

Allow the cornbread to cool slightly in the skillet for 5-10 minutes before slicing into wedges and serving. Enjoy it warm with butter or alongside your favorite dishes!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(744.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2046.8

Total Fat 99.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 41.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Cholesterol 525.3mg	0%
Sodium 3958.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 254.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.2g	0%
Total Sugars 38.3g
Protein 44.2g	0%

Vitamin D 189.4IU	0%
Calcium 387.4mg	0%
Iron 11.4mg	0%
Potassium 857.6mg	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: 42.8%

Protein: 8.5%

Carbs: 48.8%