Description
Cast Iron Skillet Corn Bread is a comforting, golden-brown delight that brings warmth to any table. With its crispy crust and fluffy interior, this classic recipe is perfect for family gatherings, barbecues, or as a cozy snack. Easily customizable with your favorite ingredients like cheese or jalapeños, this cornbread is an essential dish that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup whole milk (or buttermilk)
- 2 large eggs
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) with a cast iron skillet inside.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine milk, eggs, and melted butter until smooth. Add this mixture to the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
- Carefully pour the batter into the hot skillet and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow to cool slightly before slicing. Serve warm with butter.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (74g)
- Calories: 168
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 304mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 59mg