Cast-Iron Skillet Cornbread
Cast-Iron Skillet Cornbread bakes up with a golden, crisp edge and a tender, buttery crumb inside. The gentle sweetness of cornmeal shines through, perfect alongside hearty chilis, barbecue, or weeknight soups. Serve it warm from the pan with a pat of butter or a drizzle of honey for a comforting side any time.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Cast-Iron Skillet 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 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 43 / 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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- 47
- Heart Health
- 66
- Metabolic
- 25
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 22
- Performance
- 29
- General Wellness
- 1
Put a 9-inch cast iron skillet in the oven and preheat to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
- 2
Combine the milk and cornmeal in a small bowl. Let it sit for 10 minutes.
- 3
Sift the flour, baking powder, and salt into a mixing bowl. Add the cornmeal mixture, eggs, and butter; beat until a smooth batter forms, about 1 minute.
- 4
Take the hot skillet out of the oven. Add the vegetable oil and swirl to coat. Pour out any extra oil, then pour the batter into the skillet.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 18 to 23 minutes. Cut into wedges to serve.
- Calories 251.62 kcal Moderate 13%
- Protein 7.21 g Moderate 14%
- Carbohydrate 33.26 g 12%
- Total Fat 9.97 g Moderate 13%
- Saturated Fat 4.35 g High 22%
- Trans Fat 0.01 g High --
- Cholesterol 74.05 mg High 25%
- Sodium 56.63 mg Low Source 2%
- Dietary Fiber 2.98 g Moderate 11%
- Total Sugars 3.75 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 62.78 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 1.72 mg Low Source 10%
- Potassium 197.74 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 85.37 mcg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin C 0.06 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.71 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
Cast Iron Skillet Cornbread is made with 8 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Baking Powder, Cornmeal, and Eggs. Each serving provides about 251.62 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Cast-Iron Skillet Cornbread made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Baking Powder, Cornmeal, Eggs, Milk. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Cast-Iron Skillet 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 251.62 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Cast-Iron Skillet Cornbread easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Cast-Iron Skillet Cornbread healthy?
- Cast-Iron Skillet Cornbread has an easyChef Pro health score of 36/100. Per serving, it provides 251.62 calories and 7.21 g of protein, or 14% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 4.35 g (22% 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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