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Cornbread lovers all agree! There’s no better cornbread than cast iron skillet cornbread. It compliments a variety of southern cooking, is light and sweet, and is simple to make. With a properly seasoned skillet it pops right out of the pan onto the cooling rack. No trying to dig it out with a spatula and easy to slice in whatever shapes suit the meal being prepared. We enjoy ours especially with ham and beans and diced onion on top. This recipe was done in a 10.5 ” skillet which should take care of 4 hungry people, but we have other skillets available on our skillet page.

Cast Iron Skillet Cornbread

Cast Iron Skillet Cornbread

Cornbread is a staple if you enjoy Southern Style cooking. It pairs up with so many things as a great side dish. This is a sweet variety cornbread in as much as it has sugar in it. Some prefer not using sugar, but it's a matter of taste. Simple to make, you can whip a batch together while the beans and ham are cooking in the pot. So grab a skillet and get started.
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CourseSide Dish
CuisineAmerican
Keywordcornbread
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Servings8 slices
Calories196kcal

Equipment

10 Inch Cast Iron Skillet
Glass bowls

Ingredients

  • 1-1/4 cup All Purpose Flour
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 Large Egg Beaten
  • 1/4 cup Vegetable oil
  • 3/4 cup Yellow Corn Meal

Instructions

  • Combine all dry ingredients and whisk together thoroughly.
  • Beat egg and whisk in milk and vegetable oil.
  • Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and whisk till batter is smooth and lump free.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Lightly coat a 10" Cast Iron Skillet with spray cooking oil and transfer batter to skillet. Place on center rack in oven and bake for 20 minutes. Remove and let stand for 10 minutes before flipping onto cooling rack. Slice warm and serve.

Notes

One of the best things to ever come out of a Cast Iron Skillet is cornbread. Simple, easy to make, and pops right out of the pan. We like ours served with ham and beans on top, topped off with diced onions, and a dab of ketchup or hot sauce.

Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts
Cast Iron Skillet Cornbread
Amount Per Serving
Calories 196 Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value*
Fat 7g11%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
Cholesterol 2mg1%
Sodium 1201mg52%
Potassium 46mg1%
Carbohydrates 29g10%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 8g9%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 50IU1%
Calcium 360mg36%
Iron 1.1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.