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homemade cornbread in a cast iron skillet
Created by: Lynette Rice

Homemade Cornbread Recipe


Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings 12
12
Moist from scratch homemade cornbread recipe made in the cast iron skillet.

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Cup milk
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 Cup butter melted
  • 1 1/4 Cup yellow cornmeal
  • 1 Cup all purpose flour
  • 1 Tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400˚F and lightly grease a 9 inch cast iron round skillet.
  • Whisk together the egg and milk.  Slowly whisk in the melted butter.
  • Add the remaining ingredients and stir until just combined.  The batter will be lumpy.
  • Add to your cast iron skillet and bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Notes

If you don't have a cast iron skillet this recipe can be made in an 8x8 square pan or 9 inch cake pan.  You can also double the recipe and make in an 9x13 pan.  Make sure to adjust your baking time.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 153kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 26mg | Sodium: 247mg | Potassium: 101mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 171IU | Calcium: 90mg | Iron: 1mg

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