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
- 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
- Protein 5.84 g Moderate
- Carbs 26.28 g Moderate
- Total Fat 10.2 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 2.35 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.01 g High
- Cholesterol 64.59 mg High
- Sodium 97.09 mg Low Source
- Fiber 1.64 g Low Source
- Sugar 2.53 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 61.9 mg Low Source
- Iron 0.64 mg Low Source
- Potassium 87.12 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 30.19 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.47 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.45 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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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.
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