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Overhead view of cornbread in cast iron skillet topped with butter.
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Southern Cornbread Recipe

Make this Southern Cornbread Recipe with simple pantry ingredients. Moist, golden, and baked in a cast iron skillet, perfect with collard greens, beans, or Sunday dinner.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Resting Time5 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Bread
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cornbread, southern cornbread, southern cornbread recipe
Servings: 8
Calories: 279kcal
Author: LaKita Anderson

Equipment

  • 1 10-inch cast iron skillet

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon shortening or vegetable oil
  • 1 ⅓ cups buttermilk
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 cups self-rising cornmeal (yellow or white)
  • 1 tablespoon butter plus extra for serving

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425°F. Place a 10-inch cast iron skillet inside with 1 tablespoon shortening in it while it preheats.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together 1 ⅓ cups buttermilk, 1 egg, and ¼ cup oil.
    Overhead view of wet ingredients added to mixing bowl with whisk.
  • Add 2 cups cornmeal and whisk until combined.
    Overhead view of cornbread ingredients combined in glass bowl with whisk.
  • Carefully remove hot skillet from the oven, pour in the batter, and spread evenly.
    Cornbread batter added to hot cast iron skillet.
  • Bake 20–25 minutes, until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Immediately spread 1 tablespoon butter over the top while the cornbread is still hot.
    Cornbread in cast iron skillet topped with butter.
  • Let cool 5 minutes before slicing. Serve warm.

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Notes

Storage: Wrap leftovers in foil or store in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature, or freeze for up to 2 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 279kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 64mg | Potassium: 239mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 143IU | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 2mg
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