4.8 from 12 votes
Simple Skillet Cornbread
A simple and comforting side dish that's easy to stir together. Pairs well with soup, stews and chili. A family favourite that's ready in 30 minutes.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 355 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups yellow cornmeal
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 2 teaspoons raw cane sugar
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 Tablespoon baking powder
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup milk 2% or whole
- 1/4 cup coffee cream 18%
- 1/3 cup salted butter melted
- bacon grease optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400℉ and place the rack in the middle of the oven. Generously grease an 8-inch cast iron skillet with bacon grease or butter.
- Stir together the cornmeal, salt and sugar in a large bowl. Sift in the flour and baking powder. Whisk together until thoroughly combined, making sure there are no lumps of flour. Make a well in the center of the dry mix.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs until frothy. Pour in the milk and beat again. Pour mixture into the well of the dry ingredients. Mix with a wooden spoon until combined.
- Pour the cream and the melted butter into the cornbread batter. Mix just to combine.
- Scrape the batter into the prepared cast iron pan. Place on the middle rack of the oven.
- Bake for 22-25 minutes; ovens will vary. Look for the cornbread to rise slightly in the center and form a few cracks. A toothpick inserted into the center should come out clean.
- Remove from oven and wrap a tea towel around the handle of the skillet. Serve immediately, with butter and honey.
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Notes
- Recipe can be made gluten-free by replacing the all purpose flour with an equal amount of gluten free all purpose flour mix.
Nutrition Information
Calories
355kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
42g
(14%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
0.4g
Cholesterol
125mg
(42%)
Sodium
523mg
(22%)
Potassium
440mg
(13%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
516IU
(10%)
Calcium
158mg
(16%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 355
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 355kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 42g | 14% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 125mg | 42% |
| Sodium | 523mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 440mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 516IU | 10% |
| Calcium | 158mg | 16% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.