Description
This Homemade Southern Cornbread is the perfect blend of crispy edges and tender, moist crumb inside — a true Southern classic! Made with yellow cornmeal, a touch of sweetness, and baked to golden perfection in a hot skillet, it’s quick, easy, and satisfying. Whether you’re looking for a quick breakfast idea, a cozy side for chili, or a comforting addition to dinner ideas, this easy recipe delivers on flavor and texture. Great for holiday meals or weeknight dinners, it also makes a deliciously hearty, healthy snack when paired with honey or jam.
Ingredients
1 cup yellow cornmeal
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk or buttermilk
2 large eggs
1/4 cup melted butter (plus more for skillet)
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). If using a cast iron skillet, place it in the oven while it heats.
2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, and melted butter.
4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
5. Remove the hot skillet from the oven, melt a bit of butter in it, and swirl to coat.
6. Pour the batter into the hot skillet and smooth the top.
7. Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
8. Let cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, try using buttermilk instead of regular milk.
Preheating the skillet gives the cornbread a perfectly crisp crust.
Avoid overmixing the batter to keep the cornbread light and tender.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 220
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 3.5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 27
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 4
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