Best 6 Breakfast Fried Cornbread Recipes

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**Indulge in a Southern Delicacy: Breakfast Fried Cornbread, Plus 3 Unique Variations**

Originating from the kitchens of the American South, breakfast fried cornbread is a delightful dish that has captured the hearts of food enthusiasts worldwide. This classic recipe combines the comforting flavors of cornmeal, buttermilk, and eggs into a golden-brown skillet-fried delight. With its crispy exterior and tender, fluffy interior, breakfast fried cornbread is a versatile dish that can be enjoyed on its own, paired with savory toppings like fried chicken or smothered in a delectable gravy. In this article, we present the classic breakfast fried cornbread recipe along with three creative variations that add a twist to this beloved dish. From a cheesy jalapeño rendition to a sweet and tangy blueberry version, these recipes offer a range of flavors to tantalize your taste buds. So, prepare to embark on a culinary journey as we explore the nuances of breakfast fried cornbread and its delectable variations.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

HOECAKES (FRIED CORNBREAD)



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My grandmother used to make these little cornbread cakes for us, and I love to make them for my grandchildren too. People outside Savannah know them as hoecakes, but we just call them fried cornbread. Whatever name you use, you can't go wrong with them-everyone loves them, and they're so easy. They're great as pancakes for breakfast with a little cane syrup drizzled over them, or alongside a mess of greens, or as an alternative to cornbread or biscuits with lunch or dinner. They have a nice crisp crust on the outside and a soft, sweet corn flavor inside.I like white cornmeal better than yellow for grits or cornbread, and for just about anything. To me, yellow cornmeal and yellow grits have a texture that's a little too grainy. The yellow also takes longer to cook-a lot of people don't know that.If you saved the flavorful frying grease from making fried chicken, you'll be glad you did when you add a spoonful to this batter.This recipe makes a small batch. Double or triple it if you need to feed a big family or a lot of friends. The batter will keep for a couple of days in the refrigerator. Excerpted from A Real Southern Cook in Her Savannah Kitchen, © 2015 by Dora Charles. Reproduced by permission of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. All rights reserved.

Provided by Dora Charles

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup self-rising white cornmeal
1/2 cup self-rising flour
2 teaspoon sugar
1/3 cup buttermilk
1 large egg
1/3 cup water, or more as needed
2 tablespoon melted fat or oil, such as bacon grease, fried-chicken grease, butter, or vegetable oil
butter or mixed butter and vegetable oil, for frying

Steps:

  • In a bowl, mix together the dry ingredients with a wooden spoon. Add the buttermilk slowly. Mix in the egg, cutting into the yolk with the spoon's edge to help it mix in better. Add the water and fat or oil and stir well. The texture should be like thick soup, so you may need to add more water.
  • I like to fry the cornbread cakes in my grandmother's castiron skillet or on a flat iron griddle, but any skillet or griddle will be fine. Heat the skillet or griddle over medium heat and grease it well with the fat of your choice (butter is delicious, but it tends to burn unless you mix it with a little oil). Once the skillet is hot and the fat is sizzling, drop the batter from a 1⁄8-cup (2-tablespoon) measure into the skillet, in batches if necessary.
  • Fry the cakes until the edges are bubbling and the centers are set, then flip with a spatula to fry them on the other side until they're done. Like with pancakes, you can't say how long it will take, but the second side always cooks faster than the first. If the cakes seem greasy, drain them on paper towels before serving hot.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 313 calories, Sugar 3 g, Fat 19 g, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 53 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 255 mg

FRIED CORNBREAD - SOUTHERN CORNMEAL HOECAKES



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A classic southern recipe, cornmeal hoecakes are little pan fried cornmeal medallions that are at home as breakfast, as much as they are as a side dish with a mess o' greens, and just about anything else!

Provided by Deep South Dish

Categories     Bread

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup self-rising flour
1 cup all-purpose cornmeal
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon sugar, optional
3/4 cup buttermilk
1/3 cup water
2 large eggs, beaten
1/4 cup cooking oil or bacon drippings
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

  • Line a rimmed baking sheet with paper towels and place a rack on top; set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, salt and sugar.
  • Add buttermilk, water and eggs; mix well.
  • Heat oil and butter in a cast iron skillet over medium-to-medium high heat and drop batter by 1/8 cup measure into the hot skillet to form small medallions.
  • Fry until brown and crisp, turn and brown the other side. Remove and let drain on rack.
  • Serve immediately with warm syrup or honey butter for breakfast, as a snack, or as a savory bread. Dip 'em in a mess o' greens to sop up that pot likker (juice from the greens)!

SOUTHERN CORNMEAL HOECAKES



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This Southern Fried Cornbread, also known as hoecakes is a classic. These can go with any meal or enjoy for breakfast with syrup!

Provided by The Southern Lady

Categories     bread

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 1/2 cups self-rising cornmeal
2/3 cups buttermilk or can use regular milk (too)
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup oil (I use canola oil for cooking)

Steps:

  • Mix meal, milk, egg and salt together. Drop by spoonful into hot oil. Brown on one side then turn and fry until golden brown on both sides.

FRIED CORNBREAD (SOUTHERN STYLE)



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A SOUTHERN bread for sure! Goes well with any boiled leafy greens, cabbage, lima beans, black-eyed peas, fried fish or pork chops. Just can't beat it!!! Just like Grandma use to make!

Provided by Seasoned Cook

Categories     Breads

Time 20m

Yield 5-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 cup self-rising cornmeal mix
2/3 cup water
1 cup vegetable oil (for frying)

Steps:

  • Mix first two ingredients to make a batter --- add more or less water depending on how thick or thin you want your cornbread patties. The best way would be to mix in small amounts of water at a time to get the consistency you want.
  • In a skillet or frying pan bring oil up to medium heat and test 1/2 teaspoon drop of batter, You do not want it to fry too fast. I normally cook mine on #6 and then furn down to #5 on my stove. Drop by tablespoons full and pat out with back of spoon to make a pattie. Turn over when bottom is light brown.
  • Serve and enjoy this tasty bread!

BREAKFAST FRIED CORNBREAD



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This is the real reason I was posting the other recipes! :) I wanted to post this amazing dish we use to deal with the leftover cornbread.

Provided by TMize

Categories     Breakfast

Time 15m

Yield 4-5 pieces, 4-5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

4 -5 pieces of leftover cake like cornbread
1/2-1 cup vegetable oil, melted lard or 1/2-1 cup olive oil
maple syrup

Steps:

  • Slice cornbread in half, placing the baked sides up on a plate.
  • Heat pan on medium, pouring or dropping oil or lard in once it's hot.
  • Fry each piece on baked side first.
  • Flip, fry on other side.
  • Serve with warmed maple syrup.

CORNBREAD BREAKFAST CASSEROLE



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-Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 40m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tube (11-1/2 ounces) refrigerated cornbread or plain twists
1/4 pound bulk pork sausage
3 large eggs
2 tablespoons half-and-half cream
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Dash salt, optional
1/2 cup Mexican cheese blend or cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons chopped green chilies

Steps:

  • Unroll and separate cornbread dough along perforations into 16 pieces. Using 10 or 11 pieces, line the bottom and sides of an ungreased shallow 3-cup baking dish. Flatten and press dough pieces together to seal perforations. Bake at 375° for 11-14 minutes or until golden brown., Meanwhile, crumble sausage into skillet; cook over medium heat until no longer pink. Drain well and set aside., In a bowl, combine the eggs, cream, pepper and salt if desired. In the same skillet, cook and stir eggs over medium heat until completely set., In a bowl, combine the sausage, scrambled eggs, cheese and chilies. Spoon into prebaked crust. Top with remaining dough. Flatten and press together to cover top; seal edges., Bake 18-22 minutes longer or until top is deep golden brown. Serve immediately.,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 915 calories, Fat 52g fat (19g saturated fat), Cholesterol 372mg cholesterol, Sodium 1881mg sodium, Carbohydrate 75g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 32g protein.

Tips:

  • Use fresh cornmeal for the best flavor. If you don't have fresh cornmeal, you can use regular cornmeal, but it will not be as flavorful.
  • Make sure your skillet is hot before adding the cornbread batter. This will help prevent the cornbread from sticking to the pan.
  • Cook the cornbread over medium heat. This will help it cook evenly without burning.
  • Flip the cornbread only once. Flipping it too often will make it dry.
  • Serve the cornbread warm with butter, honey, or syrup.

Conclusion:

Breakfast fried cornbread is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick and satisfying breakfast. It is also a great way to use up leftover cornmeal. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can enjoy a hot and hearty breakfast that will keep you full all morning long.

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