Mom’s Classic Buttermilk Cornbread
Mom’s Classic Buttermilk Cornbread bakes up tender and moist inside with a golden, crisp edge from the skillet. The tang of buttermilk balances the rich corn flavor, making it perfect alongside chili, barbecue, or a pot of beans. Serve warm with butter or honey for a cozy weeknight dinner or casual gathering.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Mom’s Classic Buttermilk Cornbread, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 9 / 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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- 57
- Heart Health
- 73
- Metabolic
- 35
- Digestive
- 27
- Inflammatory
- 23
- Performance
- 33
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
- 2
Oil an 8-inch cast iron skillet, then place it in the preheated oven to heat for 3 to 4 minutes.
- 3
Whisk the cornmeal, buttermilk, egg, oil, salt, baking powder, and baking soda together in a mixing bowl, then pour the batter into the hot skillet.
- 4
Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes, then remove from the oven and transfer the cornbread to a serving plate.
- Calories 241.58 kcal Moderate 12%
- Protein 6.27 g Moderate 13%
- Carbohydrate 36.58 g 13%
- Total Fat 8.77 g Moderate 11%
- Saturated Fat 1.89 g Moderate 9%
- Trans Fat 0.01 g High --
- Cholesterol 45.09 mg Moderate 15%
- Sodium 89.62 mg Low Source 4%
- Dietary Fiber 4.62 g Moderate 17%
- Total Sugars 3.31 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 59.3 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 1.36 mg Low Source 8%
- Potassium 189.16 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 25.49 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 0.45 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.17 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
About This Recipe
Mom's Classic Buttermilk Cornbread is made with 7 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Baking Powder, Baking Soda, Buttermilk, and Cornmeal. Each serving provides about 241.58 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Mom’s Classic Buttermilk Cornbread made of?
- The main ingredients are Baking Powder, Baking Soda, Buttermilk, Cornmeal, Eggs. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Mom’s Classic Buttermilk Cornbread?
- About 30 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 241.58 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Mom’s Classic Buttermilk Cornbread easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Mom’s Classic Buttermilk Cornbread healthy?
- Mom’s Classic Buttermilk Cornbread has an easyChef Pro health score of 39/100. Per serving, it provides 241.58 calories and 6.27 g of protein, or 13% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 1.89 g (9% 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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