Best 7 Grandmas Old Fashioned Cornbread Recipes

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Grandmas old fashioned cornbread is a classic dish that has been passed down through generations. This flavorful, moist, and slightly crumbly bread is often served with butter, honey, or molasses and goes perfectly with a bowl of chili or a hearty stew. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this recipe is sure to bring back memories of childhood and become a favorite in your own kitchen.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

GRANDMOTHER'S BUTTERMILK CORNBREAD



Grandmother's Buttermilk Cornbread image

This is BETHANY WEATHERSBY's from AllRecipes.com grandmother's recipe. I must say it is the best cornbread I've ever made and consume. It is sweet and moist, fast and easy to make. In the time it takes to preheat my oven I had prepared the recipe and ready to bake. Tastes so much better than the box kind. I had to put the recipe here because I keep all my favorite recipes on recipezaar.com.

Provided by Nado2003

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 55m

Yield 1 pan, 9 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 lb butter (the same as 1 stick or 1/2 cup)
2/3 cup white sugar
2 eggs
1 cup buttermilk (I used 1 cup less 1 tablespoon of soymilk plus 1 tablespoon of vinegar and let sit for 5 minutes to )
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup cornmeal
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Grease an 8 inch square pan.
  • Melt butter in large microwavable bowl.
  • Stir in sugar.
  • Quickly add eggs and beat until well blended.
  • In separate container or large measuring cup, combine buttermilk with baking soda and stir into mixture in bowl.
  • Stir in cornmeal, flour, and salt until well blended and few lumps remain. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 274.2, Fat 12.2, SaturatedFat 7.1, Cholesterol 69.5, Sodium 338.7, Carbohydrate 37.2, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 16.3, Protein 4.9

GRANDMOTHER'S BUTTERMILK CORNBREAD



Grandmother's Buttermilk Cornbread image

This is my grandmother's cornbread recipe and it's the best - sweet and moist!

Provided by Bethany Weathersby

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Cornbread Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ cup butter
⅔ cup white sugar
2 large eggs
1 cup buttermilk
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 cup cornmeal
1 cup all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8 inch square pan.
  • Melt butter in large skillet. Remove from heat and stir in sugar. Quickly add eggs and beat until well blended. Combine buttermilk with baking soda and stir into mixture in pan. Stir in cornmeal, flour, and salt until well blended and few lumps remain. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 284.3 calories, Carbohydrate 39.1 g, Cholesterol 59 mg, Fat 12.2 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 7.1 g, Sodium 317.8 mg, Sugar 16.6 g

GRANDMA'S OLD-FASHIONED CORNBREAD RECIPE - (4.2/5)



Grandma's Old-fashioned Cornbread Recipe - (4.2/5) image

Provided by á-22546

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon soda
1 teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons sugar
3/4 cup cornmeal
1 1/4 cups flour
1 cup buttermilk
2 eggs
4 tablespoons melted butter (mix into batter)
2 tablespoons butter for the iron skillet

Steps:

  • Preheat the over to 400 degrees fahrenheit. Combine powder, soda, salt, sugar, cornmeal and flour in a large bowl. Combine buttermilk and eggs in a bowl. Place your iron skillet in the oven and put the 2 tablespoons butter into the skillet to melt. (You can substitute a 8x8 pyrex but it's not the same) Pour the buttermilk and egg mixture into the flour mixture and mix until just combined. Then add the melted butter. The batter should be lumpy and just a bit on the dry side. Pour this mixture into the hot iron skillet then bake for 20 minutes or until a knife inserted into it comes out just shy of clean. The primary difference in this recipe is the addition of the sugar. It makes a a sweeter recipe. I also increase the cornmeal and decrease the flour because I like my cornbread to be a bit "cornier."

GRANDMA'S BACON FAT CORNBREAD



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When you cook bacon or chicken, the rendered fat left behind in the pan is loaded with flavor so don't throw it out. Use it to add complexity to dishes like this cornbread. To save fat, let it cool slightly, then strain into an airtight container and refrigerate.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups stone-ground cornmeal
3 tablespoons sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup buttermilk
2 large eggs
6 tablespoons reserved fat, such as rendered bacon or chicken fat (schmaltz)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Whisk the cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, salt and baking soda together in a large bowl. Whisk the buttermilk and eggs together in a medium bowl. Fold the wet ingredients into the cornmeal mixture until just combined; set aside.
  • Heat a 10-inch cast-iron skillet over high heat. When the skillet is smoking-hot, turn off the heat and add the fat, carefully stirring it around the pan as it melts. Pour the melted fat into the cornmeal batter and stir to combine. (Do not wipe out the skillet.) Pour the cornmeal mixture into the hot skillet (batter will sizzle) and bake until the edges are golden brown and the center bounces back when pressed with a finger, 18 to 20 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.

GRANDMA'S CORN BREAD DRESSING



Grandma's Corn Bread Dressing image

My grandmother often made this for my family at holidays and also just with good homemade meals. I hope you enjoy it as much as I have!

Provided by Amy

Categories     Side Dish     Stuffing and Dressing Recipes     Cornbread Stuffing and Dressing Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (16 ounce) package dry corn bread mix
2 tablespoons butter
½ cup chopped celery
1 small onion
2 eggs, beaten
2 cups chicken stock
2 tablespoons dried sage
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Prepare the dry corn bread mix according to package directions. Cool and crumble.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease one 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and saute the celery and onion until soft.
  • In a large bowl, combine the celery, onions, 3 cups crumbled corn bread, eggs, chicken stock, sage and salt and pepper to taste; mix well.
  • Place into prepared dish and bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 362.8 calories, Carbohydrate 52.8 g, Cholesterol 75.8 mg, Fat 13 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 8.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 1582.3 mg, Sugar 9.5 g

GRANDMA'S CORNBREAD DRESSING



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Growing up, we didn't have turkey. We had chicken, chopped and baked in my grandmother's dressing. Now we leave out the chicken and keep the cornbread dressing. -Suzanne Mohme, Bastrop, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h25m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup cornmeal
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup canola oil
DRESSING:
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
3 large eggs
2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
3 teaspoons poultry seasoning
1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups chicken broth

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, whisk flour, cornmeal, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, whisk eggs and buttermilk. Pour oil into an 8-in. ovenproof skillet; place skillet in oven 4 minutes., Meanwhile, add buttermilk mixture to flour mixture; stir just until moistened., Carefully tilt and rotate skillet to coat bottom with oil; add batter. Bake 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack., Reduce oven setting to 350°. For dressing, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and celery; cook and stir 4-6 minutes or until tender. Remove from heat. Coarsely crumble cornbread into skillet; toss to combine. In a small bowl, whisk eggs, condensed soup and seasonings; stir into bread mixture. Stir in broth., Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake 45-55 minutes or until lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 236 calories, Fat 12g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 83mg cholesterol, Sodium 969mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

GRANDMA'S CORNBREAD DRESSING



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This is just plain traditional dressing. No oysters, no nuts, no sausage. Just pure Southern dressing. Posting here so the recipe will be saved for my granddaughter.

Provided by Sandy in Oklahoma

Categories     Breads

Time 50m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/3 cup butter or 1/3 cup margarine
1/2 cup chopped celery
3/4 cup chopped onion
6 cups crumbled cornbread (not sweet)
4 slices bread, toasted and torn into small pieces (2 1/2 cups)
1 teaspoon dried sage
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 cups hot chicken broth
salt, to taste
butter

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 450 degrees . Grease 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish or pan. Melt butter in medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add celery and onion; cook until tender, stirring occasionally.
  • In large bowl, combine celery mixture, crumbled cornbread, bread pieces, sage and pepper; mix well. Add hot broth and mix well. Taste and add salt and more sage if needed.
  • Pour into greased baking dish. Dot top with small pieces of butter. Bake at 450 degrees for 30 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Note: Broth made from boiling a baking hen will be best but canned will work.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 98.5, Fat 6.9, SaturatedFat 4.1, Cholesterol 16.2, Sodium 348.8, Carbohydrate 6.8, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 1.3, Protein 2.5

Tips:

  • Use fresh cornmeal for the best flavor. Fresh cornmeal has a sweeter, more delicate flavor than store-bought cornmeal. If you can't find fresh cornmeal, you can use store-bought cornmeal, but be sure to choose a brand that is made with finely ground cornmeal.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing the batter will make the cornbread tough. Stir the batter just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Use a hot oven. The high heat of the oven will help the cornbread rise quickly and give it a crispy crust.
  • Don't open the oven door during baking. Opening the oven door will let the heat escape and cause the cornbread to fall.
  • Let the cornbread cool slightly before serving. This will help the cornbread hold its shape and make it easier to cut.

Conclusion:

Grandma's old-fashioned cornbread is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that can be enjoyed with any meal. With its sweet, moist interior and crispy crust, this cornbread is sure to be a hit with everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy side dish, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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