Best 7 Fried Cornbread Southern Style Recipes

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Are you looking for an authentic taste of Southern cuisine? Look no further! This article will introduce you to the iconic dish, fried cornbread, and guide you through the steps to create perfectly crispy, golden brown cornbread that will tantalize your taste buds. With its rich history and unique flavor, fried cornbread is a staple of Southern cooking, often served alongside hearty stews, beans, or vegetables. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a novice cook, this article will provide you with all the knowledge and techniques needed to make delicious fried cornbread that will impress your family and friends. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your skillet, and let's embark on a culinary journey to discover the art of Southern-style fried cornbread.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

FRIED CORNBREAD (SOUTHERN STYLE)



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A SOUTHERN bread for sure! Goes well with any boiled leafy greens, cabbage, lima beans, black-eyed peas, fried fish or pork chops. Just can't beat it!!! Just like Grandma use to make!

Provided by Seasoned Cook

Categories     Breads

Time 20m

Yield 5-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 cup self-rising cornmeal mix
2/3 cup water
1 cup vegetable oil (for frying)

Steps:

  • Mix first two ingredients to make a batter --- add more or less water depending on how thick or thin you want your cornbread patties. The best way would be to mix in small amounts of water at a time to get the consistency you want.
  • In a skillet or frying pan bring oil up to medium heat and test 1/2 teaspoon drop of batter, You do not want it to fry too fast. I normally cook mine on #6 and then furn down to #5 on my stove. Drop by tablespoons full and pat out with back of spoon to make a pattie. Turn over when bottom is light brown.
  • Serve and enjoy this tasty bread!

SOUTHERN FRIED CORNBREAD



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I LOVE CORNBREAD! I hope that you enjoy this crunchy on the outside and moist on the inside fried cornbread as much as I do.

Provided by stacy

Categories     Bread     Side Dish

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups self-rising cornmeal
1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
1 2/3 to 2 cup boiling water
1/4 cup bacon drippings (for frying)
1/4 cup vegetable oil (for frying)

Steps:

  • In a medium-sized bowl, mix cornmeal, salt, and water together. You'll want the consistency of thick cake batter. If it is too dry, add a little more water.
  • In a cast iron skillet, heat bacon drippings and oil until almost smoking. You will know the oil is hot when a few drops of water sizzle when dropped into the skillet.
  • Drop 2 tablespoons of cornmeal mixture into the oil and brown until golden crust forms around the edges of the cornbread (about 2 minuteand then turn and brown until cornbread is golden on the outside. Add more oil and/or bacon drippings if the skillet becomes too dry. Remove to a paper towel to drain and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 83 kcal, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 104 mg, UnsaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SOUTHERN CORNMEAL HOECAKES



Southern Cornmeal Hoecakes image

This Southern Fried Cornbread, also known as hoecakes is a classic. These can go with any meal or enjoy for breakfast with syrup!

Provided by The Southern Lady

Categories     bread

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 1/2 cups self-rising cornmeal
2/3 cups buttermilk or can use regular milk (too)
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup oil (I use canola oil for cooking)

Steps:

  • Mix meal, milk, egg and salt together. Drop by spoonful into hot oil. Brown on one side then turn and fry until golden brown on both sides.

SOUTHERN HOECAKES (AKA FRIED CORNBREAD) RECIPE - (3.9/5)



Southern Hoecakes (aka Fried Cornbread) Recipe - (3.9/5) image

Provided by msippigrl

Number Of Ingredients 2

Your favorite prepared cornbread batter (homemade or packaged)
Cooking oil and butter for frying

Steps:

  • Heat a tablespoon of oil and a 1/2 tablespoon of butter together in a skillet over medium heat. Spoon cornbread batter by tablespoons (3-4 inches round) into the skillet, leaving a little space between them. Cook until they start to get little bubbles around the edges and bottom is browned. Carefully, flip hoecakes over with an egg turner and brown the other side. Remove from skillet and keep warm. Repeat process with remaining batter. Serve immediately. A little info on the origin of the "Hoecake": http://www.historiclondontown.com/files/Hoe-Cake-Etymology-web.pdf

MAMA'S SOUTHERN CORNBREAD DRESSING



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I grew up on mama's cornbread dressing. I have come across many cornbread dressing recipes; however, this is still the best. This stuffing has cubes of cornbread with the addition of onions, celery, eggs, and stock. It's the perfect Southern souffle!

Provided by Mary Lynne Williams

Time 1h35m

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 16

8 cups crumbled cornbread
4 cups cubed stale bread
1 cup butter, melted
2 large onions, chopped
1 ½ cups chopped celery
2 cups turkey broth, or as needed
1 ½ cups chopped cooked turkey
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
¼ cup chopped, cooked turkey giblets
4 large hard-cooked eggs, chopped
4 tablespoons self-rising flour
4 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 teaspoons chopped fresh sage, or to taste
2 large bay leaves
salt and ground black pepper to taste
3 large eggs

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease two 9x13-inch baking dishes.
  • Combine cornbread and stale bread cubes in a large bowl. Set aside.
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and celery and cook until transparent, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Pour onion mixture over the cornbread mixture. Add turkey broth, chopped turkey, soup, giblets, hard-cooked eggs, and flour. Mix so that all the cornbread is wet. Mix in parsley, sage, bay leaves, salt, and pepper. Add beaten eggs. Mixture should be "soupy." Pour mixture evenly into the prepared pans.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cooked through and set, 1 hour to 1 hour and 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 378.8 calories, Carbohydrate 30.4 g, Cholesterol 174 mg, Fat 22.5 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 13.6 g, SaturatedFat 11.2 g, Sodium 850.4 mg, Sugar 4.9 g

REAL SOUTHERN CORNBREAD



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This is the real stuff! Find your cast iron skillet and whip up a batch of cornbread tonight!

Provided by Jason

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Cornbread Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups cornmeal
2 cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons baking powder
2 eggs
1 cup margarine, melted
4 cups buttermilk
¼ cup corn oil

Steps:

  • In a large bowl mix together the corn meal, flour, salt, and baking powder.
  • In a separate bowl mix together the eggs, butter, and buttermilk. Add to the dry ingredients and stir until well blended.
  • Heat a dry 12 inch cast iron skillet over high heat for 2 minutes. Add corn oil to skillet, swirl oil around to coat bottom and sides. Leave remaining oil in pan. Return to high heat for 1 minute.
  • Pour the cornbread batter into the skillet and cook on high heat until bubbles start to form in the center. Remove from stove.
  • Bake in a preheated 400 degree F (200 degree C) oven for 40 to 50 minutes, or until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 369.4 calories, Carbohydrate 36.3 g, Cholesterol 34.3 mg, Fat 22 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 7.7 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 620.9 mg, Sugar 4.3 g

FRIED CORNBREAD WITH CORN AND CHILES



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When I was growing up, my Grannie would make fried cornbread in the skillet on top of the stove to save time, instead of baking it in the oven. I always loved it...it didn't crumble and fall apart, and it was nice and crispy. Try regular cornbread that way...it is wonderful with some cabbage, pinto beans, fried apples and southern cooked pork chops! This recipe is a souped up version of what she used to make. To me its a meal in itself, but it really goes well with chili! Its also good dipped into homemade salsa. This is best cooked in a cast iron skillet, although you may use others.

Provided by breezermom

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 30m

Yield 32 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 cups yellow cornmeal
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
6 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 cups milk, buttermilk if you are feeling decadent
1/2 cup unsalted butter or 1/2 cup margarine, melted
4 cups frozen whole kernel corn, thawed
1/2 cup roasted red pepper, coarsely chopped (feel free to use the jarred variety)
1 (4 1/2 ounce) can green chilies, chopped and drained

Steps:

  • Combine cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
  • Stir in eggs, milk, and butter. Batter will be thin!
  • Stir in corn, roasted peppers, and chiles.
  • Pour 1/4 cup batter for each pancake onto a hot, lightly greased skillet. Cook until tops are covered in bubbles (like a pancake) and edges look cooked. Turn and cook other side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 97.3, Fat 4.8, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 49.4, Sodium 158.3, Carbohydrate 11.6, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 0.3, Protein 3.1

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality cornmeal for the best flavor and texture.
  • If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of regular milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes.
  • Be sure to preheat your skillet or griddle over medium-high heat before cooking the cornbread. This will help to create a crispy crust.
  • Don't overcrowd the skillet or griddle when cooking the cornbread. This will prevent it from cooking evenly.
  • Cook the cornbread until it is golden brown on both sides. This will ensure that it is cooked through.
  • Serve the cornbread hot with your favorite toppings, such as butter, honey, or syrup.

Conclusion:

Fried cornbread is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. Whether you like it sweet or savory, fried cornbread is sure to be a hit. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give fried cornbread a try.

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