Skillet Cornbread in Cast Iron
Skillet Cornbread in Cast Iron bakes up with a crunchy, golden crust and a tender, pleasantly dry crumb that highlights pure corn flavor. It’s minimally sweet, making it perfect alongside chili or barbecue, and just as good with a swipe of butter and a drizzle of maple syrup. Serve it warm for weeknight dinners, potlucks, or cozy weekend breakfasts.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook27 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Skillet Cornbread in Cast Iron, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 45 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 29
- Heart Health
- 67
- Metabolic
- 28
- Digestive
- 29
- Inflammatory
- 20
- Performance
- 29
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
- 2
Whisk the eggs in a large bowl until light and frothy; stir in the milk.
- 3
Stir in the cornmeal and the salt.
- 4
Add the oil and stir until the batter is smooth.
- 5
Place the shortening in a 10-inch cast iron skillet; heat the skillet in the preheated oven until the shortening is melted, 2 to 3 minutes.
- 6
Remove the skillet and pour in the batter.
- 7
Return the skillet to the oven and bake until the corn bread is lightly browned, 25 to 30 minutes.
- 8
Remove the skillet from the oven immediately and cover it with a wooden cutting board.
- 9
Using oven mitts, invert the skillet and tip the corn bread onto the cutting board.
- 10
Cut into 8 wedges.
- Calories 296.05 kcal Moderate 15%
- Protein 7.38 g Moderate 15%
- Carbohydrate 45.41 g 17%
- Total Fat 8.6 g Moderate 11%
- Saturated Fat 1.34 g Moderate 7%
- Trans Fat 0.13 g High --
- Cholesterol 59.87 mg Moderate 20%
- Sodium 813.04 mg High 35%
- Dietary Fiber 3.68 g Moderate 13%
- Total Sugars 5.43 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 106.22 mg Low Source 8%
- Iron 2.89 mg Moderate 16%
- Potassium 116.1 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 43.56 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 0.06 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.8 mcg Low Source 4%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
About This Recipe
Skillet Cornbread in Cast Iron is made with 6 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 42 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Eggs, Milk, Salt, and Self Rising Cornmeal. Each serving provides about 296.05 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Skillet Cornbread in Cast Iron made of?
- The main ingredients are Eggs, Milk, Salt, Self-Rising Cornmeal, Shortening. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Skillet Cornbread in Cast Iron?
- About 42 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 27 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 296.05 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Skillet Cornbread in Cast Iron easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 10 steps.
- Is Skillet Cornbread in Cast Iron healthy?
- Skillet Cornbread in Cast Iron has an easyChef Pro health score of 34/100. Per serving, it provides 296.05 calories and 7.38 g of protein, or 15% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 813.04 mg (35% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.34 g (7% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Corn, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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