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
- 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
- Protein 6.27 g Moderate
- Carbs 36.58 g Moderate
- Total Fat 8.77 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 1.89 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.01 g High
- Cholesterol 45.09 mg Moderate
- Sodium 89.62 mg Low Source
- Fiber 4.62 g Moderate
- Sugar 3.31 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 59.3 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.36 mg Low Source
- Potassium 189.16 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 25.49 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.45 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.31 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽