Nanny's Cornbread

Warm, buttery, and irresistibly golden, Nanny’s Cornbread is the quintessential comfort food recipe passed down through generations. Made with yellow cornmeal and a touch of granulated sugar for the perfect balance of savory and sweet, this easy-to-follow recipe is baked in a sizzling hot cast iron skillet to create a beautifully crisp crust. With only 10 minutes of prep time and a short 25-minute bake, this cornbread is quick enough for weeknight dinners yet special enough for holiday feasts. Serve it fresh from the oven alongside a slather of butter, a drizzle of honey, or your favorite chili for a nostalgic dish that brings warmth to every bite. Perfect for feeding a crowd, this classic Southern cornbread serves 8 and pairs wonderfully with hearty meals or as a standalone snack.

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

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
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Whole milk
• 2 pieces Large eggs
• 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter, melted
• 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

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

Step 3

In a separate bowl, combine the milk, eggs, and melted butter. Whisk until smooth.

Step 4

Slowly pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix—it’s okay if there are a few small lumps.

Step 5

Carefully remove the hot cast iron skillet from the oven and add the vegetable oil, swirling to coat the bottom and sides of the skillet.

Step 6

Pour the batter into the hot skillet, spreading it evenly. The hot skillet will create a crispy golden crust on the bottom of the cornbread.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 20–25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Step 8

Allow the cornbread to cool slightly before slicing and serving. Serve warm with butter, honey, or your favorite toppings.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(726.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1909.7

Total Fat 84.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 39.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.7g
Cholesterol 525.3mg	0%
Sodium 2776.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 255.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.2g	0%
Total Sugars 37.9g
Protein 43.7g	0%

Vitamin D 187.4IU	0%
Calcium 387.4mg	0%
Iron 11.6mg	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: 38.7%

Protein: 9.0%

Carbs: 52.3%