Make yourself some truly sweet heavenly cornbread with this easy Skillet Cornbread Recipe!
Do you have a weakness for cornbread like I do? Â This homemade Skillet Cornbread Recipe is over-the-top delicious when you make it in your Cast Iron Skillet! Â Sure cornbread squares and cornbread muffins are always fun, but using your cast iron skillet is such an easy way to infuse extra flavor and perfect crispy edges into your recipes. Â It will take your cornbread to a whole new level… just trust me!
Try serving this Sweet Southern Skillet Cornbread with this Homemade Crockpot Chili Recipe or with some of these Best Southern BBQ Recipes and you’ve got a seriously good dinner to look forward to tonight!
Are your ready to meet your new favorite cast iron side dish? Â This sweet skillet cornbread delivers big time… with perfect crispy edges, a fluffy soft center, and the ultimate kiss of sweetness with every bite! Â YUM!
And do you know what really will send it over the top? Â Topping it with some Cinnamon Honey Butter. Â Seriously.. give it a try!
Are you ready? Â Let’s get started with another easy skillet recipe!
Here’s what you’ll need…
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Skillet Cornbread Recipe
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Easy Skillet Cornbread Recipe
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups All Purpose Flour
- 5 tbsp. Cornmeal
- 1 cup Sugar
- 1 tbsp. Baking Powder
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 2 Eggs lightly beaten with whisk
- 1/2 cup Milk
- 8 tbsp. Butter melted {1/2 cup}
- 1 tbsp. Butter not melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- In large mixing bowl, whisk together Flour, Cornmeal, Sugar, Baking Powder, and Salt until well combined.
- Add in Eggs, Milk, and 8 tbsp. melted Butter, and stir with a wooden spoon until well combined.
- On stove top over medium heat, melt 1 tbsp. Butter in 12″ Cast Iron Skillet.
- Once butter has melted, pour batter into skillet, spread out evenly, and transfer to middle rack of oven.
- Bake 18 – 20 minutes, or until done. {when toothpick inserted in center comes out clean}
- Serve with Homemade Cinnamon Honey Butter to send it over the top! ENJOY!
- PREP AHEAD PANTRY TIP: If stocking your pantry with cornbread mix, simply whisk together Flour, Cornmeal, Sugar, Baking Powder, and Salt and transfer to a 32 oz. mason jar so your mix is ready to go for later.
- GIFT IN A JAR TIP: If giving the cornbread mix as a gift, whisk together Flour, Cornmeal, Sugar, Baking Powder, and Salt and transfer to a 32 oz. mason jar. Include a tag with the following baking instructions: Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Transfer contents of jar into large mixing bowl, and add in 2 lightly beaten Eggs, 1/2 cup Milk, and 8 tbsp. melted Butter. Stir until well combined. On stove top over medium heat, melt 1 tbsp. Butter in 12″ Cast Iron Skillet. Once butter has melted, pour batter into skillet, spread out evenly, and transfer to middle rack of oven. Bake 18 – 20 minutes, or until done. {when toothpick inserted in center comes out clean} ENJOY!
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What You’ll Need To Make This Skillet Cornbread Recipe:
12″ Cast Iron Skillet
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So have you tried this Skillet Cornbread Recipe yet?
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Christie says
This skillet cornbread sounds so amazing! my husband would love this recipe as he is a big cornbread lover.
Heidi says
Ooh… you’ll have to surprise him with some! 🙂
Lara K says
Hi there!
May I ask what milk did you use? I am planning to cook it this coming weekend.
Thank you!
Heidi says
Hi Lara ~ I always just use nonfat milk in the conrbread, and it turns out great. Although I’m sure it would work fine with other types of milk as well. 🙂
Lara K says
Thank you so much for replying! More power!
Heidi says
You’re very welcome, Lara… enjoy your cornbread!