Skillet Cornbread Breakfast
Southern

Skillet Cornbread

Cast iron skillet cornbread baked golden — perfect alongside eggs and gravy.

30
Total Min
25
Cook Min
8
Servings
Easy
Difficulty

Ingredients

  • 1.00 cup white cornmeal
  • 0.50 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1.00 tbsp sugar
  • 1.00 tsp baking powder
  • 0.50 tsp baking soda
  • 0.50 tsp salt
  • 1.00 cup buttermilk
  • 1.00 l arge egg
  • 3.00 tbsp bacon drippings or butter

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 425°F.

  2. 2

    Place a 10-inch cast iron skillet in oven with 1 tbsp fat to heat.

  3. 3

    Mix cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

  4. 4

    Whisk together buttermilk, egg, and remaining 2 tbsp fat.

  5. 5

    Stir wet into dry until just combined.

  6. 6

    Carefully remove hot skillet and pour in batter.

  7. 7

    Bake 18-22 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.

  8. 8

    Let cool 5 minutes and serve from the skillet.

Nutrition Facts

Nutrition Facts
Per Serving (8 servings)
Calories 282
Total Fat5g
Saturated Fat2g
Cholesterol8mg
Sodium140mg
Total Carbohydrate42g
Dietary Fiber1g
Total Sugars4g
Protein18g
Source: USDA FoodData Central
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