Classic Southern Corn Pone
Classic Southern Corn Pone delivers crisp, golden edges from a blazing-hot cast iron skillet, giving way to a tender, cornbread-like crumb enriched with buttermilk and eggs. Its clean, corn-forward flavor makes it perfect alongside beans, greens, or barbecue, and it shines as a warm, rustic side for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Classic Southern Corn Pone, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 47 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 39
- Heart Health
- 61
- Metabolic
- 18
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 21
- Performance
- 30
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Place a 9-inch cast iron skillet on the center rack to preheat.
- 2
Carefully take the preheated skillet out of the oven and add the oil; gently swirl it to coat the bottom and sides. Put the skillet back in the oven for 10 minutes.
- 3
Meanwhile, combine the cornmeal and salt in a medium bowl. Beat in the buttermilk and eggs to make a thin batter.
- 4
Carefully pull out the center rack and pour the batter into the hot oil in the skillet.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes. If you like, switch the oven to broil for the last few minutes of baking to brown the top.
- 6
Shake the skillet to loosen the corn pone. Serve warm in the skillet or invert onto a serving plate.
- Calories 215.4 kcal Moderate 11%
- Protein 5.84 g Moderate 12%
- Carbohydrate 26.28 g 10%
- Total Fat 10.2 g Moderate 13%
- Saturated Fat 2.35 g Moderate 12%
- Trans Fat 0.01 g High --
- Cholesterol 64.59 mg High 22%
- Sodium 97.09 mg Low Source 4%
- Dietary Fiber 1.64 g Low Source 6%
- Total Sugars 2.53 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 61.9 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 0.64 mg Low Source 4%
- Potassium 87.12 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 30.19 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 0.47 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.25 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Corn 🌽
About This Recipe
Classic Southern Corn Pone is a Soul Food breakfast recipe made with 5 ingredients. It takes about 40 mins, serves 8, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Buttermilk, Cooking Oil, Eggs, and Salt. Each serving provides about 215.4 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Classic Southern Corn Pone?
- It is a Soul Food recipe made with 5 ingredients, usually served for breakfast or side dish or snack.
- What is Classic Southern Corn Pone made of?
- The main ingredients are Buttermilk, Cooking Oil, Eggs, Salt, White Cornmeal. The full list of 5 is above.
- How long does it take to make Classic Southern Corn Pone?
- About 40 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 215.4 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Classic Southern Corn Pone easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 5 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Classic Southern Corn Pone healthy?
- Classic Southern Corn Pone has an easyChef Pro health score of 36/100. Per serving, it provides 215.4 calories and 5.84 g of protein, or 12% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 2.35 g (12% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk 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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