Skillet Cornbread
featured in Revamped Classic Thanksgiving Side Dishes
Whip up this warm and comforting Skillet Cornbread for a deliciously golden, crispy crust with a tender, moist center. Perfect as a side dish or a scrumptious snack, this easy-to-make recipe will have you coming back for more!
86% would make again
Total Time
40 minutes
40 min
Prep Time
15 minutes
15 min
Cook Time
25 minutes
25 min
Total Time
40 minutes
40 min
Prep Time
15 minutes
15 min
Cook Time
25 minutes
25 min
Ingredients
for 8 slices
- 3 large eggs
- 2 cups buttermilk (480 mL)
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour (280 g)
- 3 cups cornmeal (450 g)
- 3 teaspoons salt
- ¼ cup sugar
- 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (100 g)
- ½ cup butter (115 g), plus more for serving
- honey, for serving
Nutrition Info
- Calories 556
- Fat 24g
- Carbs 66g
- Fiber 3g
- Sugar 7g
- Protein 17g
Estimated values based on one serving size.
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Place a large cast iron skillet in the oven while it preheats.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs and buttermilk until well combined.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cornmeal, salt, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and shredded cheddar cheese.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir with a rubber spatula until just incorporated.
- Carefully remove the hot skillet from the oven and add the butter. Once the butter melts, add the cornbread batter and spread in an even layer.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, until golden brown on top.
- Slice and top with butter and honey.
- Enjoy!
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