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4.49 from 43 votes

Skillet Cornbread

Easy Skillet Cornbread from scratch that anyone can make. Just a few simple ingredients and ready in less than 30 minutes.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Breads
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cornbread, cornbread from scratch, easy cornbread, homemade cornbread, skillet cornbread, sweet cornbread
Servings: 8
Author: Milisa

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup butter plus 1 tablespoon melted (divided use) or Vegetable Oil
  • 1 egg

Instructions

  • Pre-heat oven to 425 °
  • Place cast iron skillet into oven as it preheats.
  • In a large mixing bowl, add the first five ingredients, stirring until well combined.
  • Add milk, butter and egg, stir until just combined.
  • Carefully remove skillet from oven and add 1 tablespoon of butter or vegetable oil.
  • Pour in batter, spreading around evenly.
  • Place skillet back into oven and bake for 18-22 minutes, or until cornbread is lightly browned on top and an inserted knife comes out clean.
  • Serve with butter.

Notes

Store leftover cornbread wrapped in plastic wrap at room temperature for up to 2 days.
Reheat cornbread in a toaster oven or in a 325° oven wrapped in foil for about 15 minutes.