Best 7 Cast Iron Skillet Corn Bread Recipes

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Cast iron skillet cornbread is a classic Southern dish that is easy to make and always a hit. The combination of the crispy, buttery crust and the moist, tender cornbread inside is simply irresistible. This versatile dish can be served as a side dish, an appetizer, or even a main course. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner, this article will guide you through the steps of making the perfect cast iron skillet cornbread. So grab your cast iron skillet and let's get started!

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

SKILLET CORN BREAD



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A simple, slightly sweet corn bread made in the versatile cast-iron skillet. Tastes great and is a good base recipe to experiment with. Cast-iron skillets take a little bit of time to warm up. Pre-warming the skillet allows the corn bread to cook evenly.

Provided by mjgreenaway

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Cornbread Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 ¼ cups milk
1 cup cornmeal
1 cup all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
¾ teaspoon kosher salt
2 eggs, beaten
¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Place 9-inch cast-iron skillet in oven to warm it.
  • Mix milk and cornmeal together in small bowl and let soak for 10 minutes.
  • Sift flour, baking powder, and salt together in a mixing bowl. Beat cornmeal mixture, eggs, and butter into the flour mixture until you have a smooth batter, about 1 minute.
  • Remove skillet from oven. Swish vegetable oil in the skillet to coat; pour off excess.
  • Pour batter into the skillet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 18 to 23 minutes. Cut into wedges to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224.6 calories, Carbohydrate 28.1 g, Cholesterol 64.8 mg, Fat 9.9 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 5.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 459.2 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

SKILLET CORNBREAD



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This cornbread is baked-and served-in a cast-iron skillet, giving it a crunchy crust.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes     Bread Recipes

Yield Makes 16 wedges

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/4 cups yellow cornmeal
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/4 teaspoons coarse salt
1 large egg
1 3/4 cups buttermilk
4 tablespoons unsalted butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Whisk together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl; set aside. Whisk together egg and buttermilk; stir into flour mixture.
  • Melt butter in a 10-inch cast-iron skillet or a 2-quart baking dish in oven. Remove skillet; swirl to coat bottom. Pour in batter. Bake until a tester comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes. Cut into wedges.

CAST IRON CORNBREAD



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When it comes to deciding what to bring to a cookout, this super easy cast iron cornbread is the clear winner. You don't even need a cast iron pan! Ribs or brisket are great, though not cheap, while a bag of chips is just weak sauce. On the other hand, this cornbread is very inexpensive to make, but that'll be the last thing anyone will be thinking about as they eat. In fact, you'll probably be asked to bring it to the next gathering!

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Cornbread Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ cup unsalted butter
1 cup cornmeal
½ teaspoon fine salt
1 pinch cayenne pepper
3 tablespoons honey, or to taste
2 large eggs
1 ½ cups buttermilk
1 cup self-rising flour

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Melt butter in a cast iron skillet. Turn off heat and set butter aside until needed.
  • Combine cornmeal, salt, cayenne, honey, eggs, and buttermilk. Whisk to combine. Add flour and 1/2 the butter from the pan; whisk again. Pour batter over the remaining butter in the skillet
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Let cool briefly before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 281 calories, Carbohydrate 34.1 g, Cholesterol 78.8 mg, Fat 13.6 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 412.6 mg, Sugar 9.1 g

CHEDDAR SKILLET CORNBREAD



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Here's a tasty spin on traditional cornbread. It may become your new favorite! -Terri Adrian, Lake City, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 1 loaf (12 wedges).

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons butter
2 packages (8-1/2 ounces each) cornbread/muffin mix
2 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten
1/2 cup 2% milk
1/2 cup plain yogurt
1 can (14-3/4 ounces) cream-style corn
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
HONEY BUTTER:
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 tablespoons honey

Steps:

  • Place butter in a 10-in. cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet. Place in a 400° oven until melted, 4-6 minutes., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the cornbread mixes, eggs, milk and yogurt until blended. Stir in corn and cheese. Pour into hot skillet. , Bake at 400° until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 20-25 minutes. Cut into wedges., In a small bowl, cream butter and honey. Serve with warm cornbread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 332 calories, Fat 18g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 547mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

SKILLET CORNBREAD



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Here's how to make the best skillet cornbread recipe out there, including step-by-step instructions. Buttermilk and cornbread never tasted so good!

Categories     Thanksgiving     baking     comfort food     main dish

Time 25m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 c. yellow cornmeal
1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. salt
1 tbsp. baking powder
1 c. buttermilk
1/2 c. milk
1 whole egg
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 c. shortening
2 tbsp. shortening

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Combine cornmeal, flour, salt, and baking powder in a bowl. Stir together.
  • Measure the buttermilk and milk in a measuring cup and add the egg. Stir together with a fork. Add the baking soda and stir. Pour the milk mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir with a fork until combined.
  • In a small bowl, melt 1/4 shortening. Slowly add melted shortening to the batter, stirring until just combined. In an iron skillet, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons shortening over medium heat. Pour the batter into the hot skillet. Spread to even out the surface. (Batter should sizzle.)
  • Cook on stovetop for 1 minute, then bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown. Edges should be crispy!

CREAMED CORN CORNBREAD



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Bake Alton Brown's perfect Creamed Corn Cornbread recipe from Good Eats on Food Network in a cast-iron skillet using cornmeal, buttermilk and creamed corn.

Provided by Alton Brown

Categories     side-dish

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups yellow cornmeal
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup buttermilk
2 eggs
1 cup creamed corn
2 tablespoons canola oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  • Place a 10-inch cast iron skillet into the oven.
  • In a bowl, combine the cornmeal, salt, sugar, baking powder, and baking soda. Whisk together to combine well.
  • In a large bowl, combine the buttermilk, eggs, and creamed corn, whisking together to combine thoroughly. Add the dry ingredients to the buttermilk mixture and stir to combine. If the batter will not pour, add more buttermilk to the batter.
  • Swirl the canola oil in the hot cast iron skillet. Pour the batter into the skillet. Bake until the cornbread is golden brown and springs back upon the touch, about 20 minutes.

CAST IRON SKILLET CORN BREAD



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This is a great recipe and tastes better, I find, when cooked in a cast iron skillet and served hot tableside. I have also served this recipe for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Whether with jam and butter or fried chicken on the side, there are rarely leftovers!

Provided by Alex Guarnaschelli

Time 55m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/4 cups coarsely ground cornmeal
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/3 cup whole milk
1 cup buttermilk
2 eggs, lightly beaten
8 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F and place a 9-inch cast iron skillet inside to heat while you make the batter.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, and baking soda. Whisk in the milk, buttermilk, and eggs. Whisk in almost all of the melted butter, reserving about 1 tablespoon for the skillet later on.
  • Carefully remove the hot skillet from the oven. Reduce oven temperature to 375 degrees F. Coat the bottom and sides of the hot skillet with the remaining butter. Pour the batter into the skillet and place it in the center of the oven. Bake until the center is firm and a cake tester or toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes. Allow to cool for 10 to 15 minutes and serve.

Tips:

  • Use a well-seasoned cast iron skillet: A well-seasoned skillet helps prevent the cornbread from sticking and also adds a slightly crispy crust. If you don't have a well-seasoned skillet, you can season it by rubbing it with a thin layer of oil and heating it over medium heat for 5-10 minutes.
  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: The better the quality of the ingredients you use, the better the cornbread will taste. Look for fresh cornmeal, buttermilk, and eggs.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter will make the cornbread tough. Just mix until the ingredients are combined.
  • Let the batter rest for a few minutes before baking: This will allow the cornmeal to absorb the liquid and the gluten to develop, resulting in a more tender cornbread.
  • Bake the cornbread in a hot oven: The hotter the oven, the better the cornbread will rise. Preheat your oven to 450°F before baking the cornbread.
  • Don't overbake the cornbread: Overbaking the cornbread will make it dry and crumbly. Bake the cornbread for just until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Conclusion:

Cast iron skillet cornbread is a delicious and versatile side dish that can be served with a variety of meals. It's easy to make and can be customized to your liking. Whether you like it sweet or savory, with or without cheese, cast iron skillet cornbread is sure to please everyone at your table.

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