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Delicious Southern Cornbread Recipe in the an amercian restaurant

Crispy and Buttery Southern Cornbread Recipe You’ll Love!

This Southern Cornbread Recipe is crispy on the edges, moist in the center, and packed with rich, buttery flavor. Made with simple, wholesome ingredients, it’s an easy, 30-minute recipe that’s perfect for breakfast or as a side for BBQ, chili, or soups. Whether you enjoy it plain, cheesy, or with a touch of spice, this authentic skillet cornbread is a must-try!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American, Southern
Servings 8 peoples
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • Cast-iron skillet (preferred for crispy crust)
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups & spoons
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Oven Mitts

Ingredients
  

  • Cornmeal & Flour – For texture and structure
  • Baking Powder & Baking Soda – For fluffiness
  • Salt – Enhances flavor
  • Buttermilk – Adds moisture & tangy taste
  • Eggs – Binds and softens the cornbread
  • Melted Butter – Rich, buttery flavor
  • Bacon Grease or Butter – Creates crispy crust
  • (Optional: Honey, cheese, jalapeños, or corn kernels for variations!)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 425°F (218°C) and heat a cast-iron skillet inside.
    Preheat oven to 425°F (218°C) and heat a cast-iron skillet. Made with cornmeal, buttermilk, butter, eggs, flour, and a pinch of love. Ready in 30 minutes! Crispy outside, fluffy inside. Perfect with honey, chili, or as a holiday side. Taste the South in every bite!
  • Mix dry ingredients – Cornmeal, flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
    Mix dry ingredients – cornmeal, flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Preheat oven to 425°F (218°C) and heat a cast-iron skillet. Add buttermilk, eggs, and melted butter. Bake for 20 minutes for golden, crispy perfection. Ready in 30 minutes—fluffy inside, crunchy outside. Perfect with honey, chili, or as a holiday side. Taste the South in every bite!
  • Whisk wet ingredients – Buttermilk, eggs, and melted butter.
    Whisk wet ingredients – buttermilk, eggs, and melted butter. Mix with dry ingredients – cornmeal, flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Preheat oven to 425°F (218°C) and heat a cast-iron skillet. Pour in the batter and bake for 20 minutes. Golden, crispy outside, fluffy inside. Ready in 30 minutes! Perfect with honey, chili, or as a holiday side. Taste the South in every bite!
  • Combine wet & dry ingredients – Stir gently to avoid overmixing.
    Combine wet ingredients – buttermilk, eggs, and melted butter – with dry ingredients – cornmeal, flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir gently to avoid overmixing. Preheat oven to 425°F (218°C) and heat a cast-iron skillet. Pour in the batter and bake for 20 minutes. Golden, crispy outside, fluffy inside. Ready in 30 minutes! Perfect with honey, chili, or as a holiday side. Taste the South in every bite!
  • Heat skillet & add batter – Swirl bacon grease/butter in hot skillet, then pour batter in.
    Heat a cast-iron skillet in a 425°F (218°C) oven. Swirl bacon grease or butter in the hot skillet, then pour in the batter (mix of buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, cornmeal, flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt). Bake for 20 minutes. Golden, crispy outside, fluffy inside. Ready in 30 minutes! Perfect with honey, chili, or as a holiday side.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
    Bake in a preheated 425°F (218°C) oven for 20-25 minutes until golden brown. Crispy outside, fluffy inside. Made with buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, cornmeal, flour, and a touch of love. Ready in 30 minutes!
  • Cool & serve – Let it sit for 5-10 minutes, then enjoy with butter, honey, or jam!
    Bake until golden brown, then let it cool for 5-10 minutes. Slice and serve warm with butter, honey, or jam! Crispy outside, fluffy inside. Made with buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, cornmeal, and flour.

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Keyword Southern Cornbread Recipe