Iron Chef Cornbread

Experience the perfect blend of rustic charm and elevated flavor with Iron Chef Cornbread, a golden, tender delight baked to perfection in a preheated cast-iron skillet. This easy-to-make recipe combines the hearty texture of yellow cornmeal with the fluffiness of all-purpose flour, subtly sweetened with granulated sugar and a drizzle of honey for a touch of indulgence. The cast-iron skillet imparts a crispy, golden edge, while the moist interior is brought to life by the richness of melted butter and the lightness of room-temperature eggs. Ready in just 35 minutes from start to finish, this crowd-pleaser is ideal for pairing with your favorite chili, barbeque, or as a standalone snack. Serve it warm with a dollop of butter or an extra drizzle of honey for a cozy and traditional comfort food experience.

Nutriscore Rating: 58/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 cup yellow cornmeal
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 0.25 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 cup whole milk
• 0.25 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 2 units large eggs, room temperature
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (for greasing skillet)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Place a 9-inch cast-iron skillet in the oven to heat while you prepare the batter.

Step 2

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

Step 3

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

Step 4

Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring just until combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are okay.

Step 5

Carefully remove the preheated skillet from the oven. Add the vegetable oil, swirling it around to coat the bottom and sides evenly.

Step 6

Pour the batter into the hot skillet, spreading it out into an even layer.

Step 7

Bake for 20–25 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 let the cornbread cool for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

Step 9

Serve warm with a dollop of butter or a drizzle of honey for extra flavor. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(793.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2157.9

Total Fat 86.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 40.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Cholesterol 530.4mg	0%
Sodium 1893.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 315.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.2g	0%
Total Sugars 97.3g
Protein 43.9g	0%

Vitamin D 187.4IU	0%
Calcium 389.9mg	0%
Iron 11.8mg	0%
Potassium 880.1mg	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: 35.2%

Protein: 7.9%

Carbs: 56.8%