Vidalia Onion Cornbread

Transform your classic cornbread into a savory delight with this Vidalia Onion Cornbread recipe, a soul-warming dish that perfectly balances sweet and savory flavors. Featuring the natural sweetness of sautéed Vidalia onions, this recipe elevates traditional cornbread with a buttery, golden crust achieved from baking in a preheated cast-iron skillet. The combination of yellow cornmeal and buttermilk ensures a moist, tender crumb, while a hint of sugar adds a subtle sweetness. Ideal as a side dish for hearty chili, barbecue, or your favorite Southern-inspired meals, this cornbread is easy to prepare and comes together in just 40 minutes. Whether served fresh from the oven or topped with a pat of butter, it’s sure to become a family favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 1 Vidalia onion (medium, finely chopped)
• 1 cup Yellow cornmeal
• 1 cup All-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Buttermilk
• 2 Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Olive oil (for greasing skillet)

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

In a medium skillet, melt the 4 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the chopped Vidalia onion and sauté until soft and translucent, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.

Step 3

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

Step 4

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

Step 5

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.

Step 6

Fold the sautéed Vidalia onions and melted butter from the skillet into the batter.

Step 7

Carefully remove the preheated cast-iron skillet from the oven. Grease it with the teaspoon of olive oil, ensuring the surface is completely coated.

Step 8

Pour the batter into the prepared skillet, spreading it evenly with a spatula.

Step 9

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 10

Allow the cornbread to cool for 5 minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy warm!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(886.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1900.1

Total Fat 76.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 37.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g
Cholesterol 522.8mg	0%
Sodium 2950.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 268.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.7g	0%
Total Sugars 46.4g
Protein 45.5g	0%

Vitamin D 208.9IU	0%
Calcium 397.9mg	0%
Iron 11.8mg	0%
Potassium 1021.0mg	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: 35.5%

Protein: 9.3%

Carbs: 55.2%