Authentic Southern Cornbread
Authentic Southern Cornbread delivers a pure, unsweetened crumb with a deep, toasty corn flavor and a crisp, golden crust. Starting the batter in a ripping-hot, oiled cast-iron skillet creates irresistible edges while keeping the interior tender. Serve warm alongside chili, barbecue, or holiday roasts when you want a comforting, old-fashioned bread that highlights the taste of real corn.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook50 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Authentic Southern Cornbread, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0.66 / 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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- 42
- Heart Health
- 68
- Metabolic
- 29
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 18
- Performance
- 29
- General Wellness
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the corn meal, flour, salt, and baking powder.
- 2
In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, butter, and buttermilk. Add this to the dry ingredients and stir until well blended.
- 3
Heat a dry 12 inch cast iron skillet over high heat for 2 minutes. Add corn oil to the skillet and swirl to coat the bottom and sides, leaving the remaining oil in the pan. Return the skillet to high heat for 1 minute.
- 4
Pour the cornbread batter into the skillet and cook over high heat until bubbles begin to form in the center. Remove from the stove.
- 5
Bake in a preheated 400 degree F (200 degree C) oven for 40 to 50 minutes, or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Serve warm.
- Calories 398.92 kcal Moderate 20%
- Protein 8.66 g Moderate 17%
- Carbohydrate 43.95 g 16%
- Total Fat 21.43 g High 27%
- Saturated Fat 5.37 g High 27%
- Trans Fat 1.95 g High --
- Cholesterol 51.19 mg Moderate 17%
- Sodium 142.03 mg Moderate 6%
- Dietary Fiber 3.82 g Moderate 14%
- Total Sugars 5.35 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 110.72 mg Low Source 9%
- Iron 2.05 mg Moderate 11%
- Potassium 142.22 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 188.2 mcg Good Source 21%
- Vitamin C 0.85 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.16 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
Authentic Southern Cornbread is a Soul Food breakfast recipe made with 8 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr, serves 12, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Baking Powder, Buttermilk, and Cornmeal. Each serving provides about 398.92 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Authentic Southern Cornbread?
- It is a Soul Food recipe made with 8 ingredients, usually served for breakfast or side dish or snack.
- What is Authentic Southern Cornbread made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Baking Powder, Buttermilk, Cornmeal, Corn Oil. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Authentic Southern Cornbread?
- About 1 hr in total: 10 mins to prepare and 50 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 398.92 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Authentic Southern Cornbread easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Authentic Southern Cornbread healthy?
- Authentic Southern Cornbread has an easyChef Pro health score of 35/100. Per serving, it provides 398.92 calories and 8.66 g of protein, or 17% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin A. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 142.03 mg (6% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.37 g (27% 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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