Best 9 Grandpas Cornbread Recipes

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**Discover Grandpa's Cornbread: A Taste of Tradition with a Twist**

Embark on a culinary journey to the heart of Southern comfort food with Grandpa's Cornbread. This beloved recipe, passed down through generations, promises a delectable treat that combines the classic flavors of cornmeal, buttermilk, and a touch of sweetness. But Grandpa's Cornbread goes beyond tradition, offering variations that cater to every palate. From the classic Southern-style cornbread to the indulgent bacon-infused version and the delightful jalapeño-infused cornbread, this article presents a collection of recipes that celebrate the versatility and irresistible charm of cornbread. Whether you prefer it simple or adorned with savory or spicy additions, Grandpa's Cornbread is sure to become a family favorite. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's create a culinary masterpiece that will warm your heart and tantalize your taste buds.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

GRANDMA'S CORNBREAD



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Grandma's Cornbread. Slightly sweet with a tender, moist crumb. A 1951 original from Better Homes and Gardens cookbook, passed down through generations.

Provided by Renee N Gardner

Categories     Bread Recipes

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup butter, softened
1 cup flour
4 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 egg
1 1/4 cup milk
1 cup cornmeal

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees and liberally butter your pan.
  • In a small mixing bowl measure out sugar, and softened butter then cream together.
  • In a large mixing bowl, measure out flour, salt, and baking powder. Whisk to combine.
  • In a 4 cup measuring cup beat one egg, add 1 1/4 cups of milk and mix together.
  • Whisk the milk and egg mixture into the butter mixture.
  • Mix the liquid mixture into the flour mixture. Do not over mix.
  • Add in cornmeal and stir until just combined.
  • Pour into your buttered pan and bake for 25 - 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 241 calories, Carbohydrate 35 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 46 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 10 grams fat, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 5 grams protein, SaturatedFat 6 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1 slice, Sodium 484 grams sodium, Sugar 8 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams unsaturated fat

GRANDPA'S CORNBREAD



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This recipe was my Grandfathers passed on to me.. It is different from the recipes you find on the bags of cornmeal. Bake a cake of this in a 8" round cast iron skillet and make a pot of Pinto Beans and you got a meal! I prefer the recipe with that has buttermilk in it.

Provided by The BLESSED Chef

Categories     Breads

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups self-rising cornmeal
1 cup self rising flour
1/2 cup Crisco shortening, NOT OIL
1 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup whole milk (enough to make smooth consistency)
2 cups cornmeal
1 cup flour
1/2 cup Crisco shortening, NOT OIL
1 1/4 cups whole milk (enough to make smooth consistency)

Steps:

  • Mix cornmeal and flour together. Cut in Crisco (with a fork) till like coarse crumbs. Add buttermilk and enough Whole Milk to make mixture smooth (but still somewhat stiff -) Stir thoroughly. Pour into thoroughly greased and dusted with cornmeal 8" cast iron skillet. Bake in a pre-heated oven at 450 for 35-40 minutes until golden brown.
  • (If you want a thick crust bake for app 50-55 minutes at app 430-Just keep an eye on it!).
  • NOTE:You can bake in a 9x9 Pyrex dish if you do not have a cast iron skillet-just make sure you grease it and sprinkle it real good with cornmeal before adding mixture or it will stick!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 787.6, Fat 39.8, SaturatedFat 10.4, Cholesterol 7.7, Sodium 853.6, Carbohydrate 95.9, Fiber 6.8, Sugar 5.5, Protein 14.2

GRANDMA'S BACON FAT CORNBREAD



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When you cook bacon or chicken, the rendered fat left behind in the pan is loaded with flavor so don't throw it out. Use it to add complexity to dishes like this cornbread. To save fat, let it cool slightly, then strain into an airtight container and refrigerate.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups stone-ground cornmeal
3 tablespoons sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup buttermilk
2 large eggs
6 tablespoons reserved fat, such as rendered bacon or chicken fat (schmaltz)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Whisk the cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, salt and baking soda together in a large bowl. Whisk the buttermilk and eggs together in a medium bowl. Fold the wet ingredients into the cornmeal mixture until just combined; set aside.
  • Heat a 10-inch cast-iron skillet over high heat. When the skillet is smoking-hot, turn off the heat and add the fat, carefully stirring it around the pan as it melts. Pour the melted fat into the cornmeal batter and stir to combine. (Do not wipe out the skillet.) Pour the cornmeal mixture into the hot skillet (batter will sizzle) and bake until the edges are golden brown and the center bounces back when pressed with a finger, 18 to 20 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.

"ALMOST FAMOUS" CORN PUDDING



Provided by Michael Symon : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Three 15-ounce cans creamed corn
Three 8-ounce boxes cornbread mix
4 large eggs
6 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels
2 cups sour cream
1/2 cup sliced scallions (green and white parts)
1 1/2 sticks (12 tablespoons) unsalted butter
8 ounces mascarpone
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
Unsalted butter, for the Dutch oven

Steps:

  • Prepare a grill for indirect heat. If using a charcoal grill, build the hot coals on one side only. If using a gas grill, heat one side only to medium-high heat.
  • Whisk together the creamed corn, cornbread mix, eggs, corn kernels, sour cream and scallions in a large bowl. Melt the butter and mascarpone in a small saucepot over low heat, stirring occasionally. (Be careful not to simmer or the mixture will separate.) Pour the melted butter and mascarpone into the large bowl with the rest of the ingredients. Season with salt and pepper and mix well to combine.
  • Butter a large Dutch oven and pour the mixture in. Place over indirect heat, cover the grill and bake at 325 to 375 degrees F until the mixture is set and golden brown on top, about 1 hour. Take off the grill and serve!
  • (Alternatively, you can bake the corn pudding in a 350 degrees F oven for 1 hour.)

GRANDMA'S CORNBREAD



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My Grandma is the person who taught me the "Love" of cooking...Here is her recipe for Cornbread, the sour cream keeps it moist & flavorful...It goes together well with a pot of Ham 'n Beans or your favorite bowl of soup....

Provided by LeBaker

Categories     Breads

Time 30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 cup yellow cornmeal
1 cup unsifted flour
1/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup sour cream
1/4 cup milk
1 egg, beaten
2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  • Mix all ingredients enough to blend well, by hand with big blending fork or on low with a hand mixer, enough to blend well.
  • Pour into a greased 8 inch square pan.
  • Bake for 20 minutes.
  • This can easily be doubled & put in a 9 x 13 inch pan.

GRANDMOTHER'S BUTTERMILK CORNBREAD



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This is BETHANY WEATHERSBY's from AllRecipes.com grandmother's recipe. I must say it is the best cornbread I've ever made and consume. It is sweet and moist, fast and easy to make. In the time it takes to preheat my oven I had prepared the recipe and ready to bake. Tastes so much better than the box kind. I had to put the recipe here because I keep all my favorite recipes on recipezaar.com.

Provided by Nado2003

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 55m

Yield 1 pan, 9 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 lb butter (the same as 1 stick or 1/2 cup)
2/3 cup white sugar
2 eggs
1 cup buttermilk (I used 1 cup less 1 tablespoon of soymilk plus 1 tablespoon of vinegar and let sit for 5 minutes to )
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup cornmeal
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Grease an 8 inch square pan.
  • Melt butter in large microwavable bowl.
  • Stir in sugar.
  • Quickly add eggs and beat until well blended.
  • In separate container or large measuring cup, combine buttermilk with baking soda and stir into mixture in bowl.
  • Stir in cornmeal, flour, and salt until well blended and few lumps remain. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 274.2, Fat 12.2, SaturatedFat 7.1, Cholesterol 69.5, Sodium 338.7, Carbohydrate 37.2, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 16.3, Protein 4.9

GRANDMA'S OLD-FASHIONED CORNBREAD RECIPE - (4.2/5)



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Provided by á-22546

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon soda
1 teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons sugar
3/4 cup cornmeal
1 1/4 cups flour
1 cup buttermilk
2 eggs
4 tablespoons melted butter (mix into batter)
2 tablespoons butter for the iron skillet

Steps:

  • Preheat the over to 400 degrees fahrenheit. Combine powder, soda, salt, sugar, cornmeal and flour in a large bowl. Combine buttermilk and eggs in a bowl. Place your iron skillet in the oven and put the 2 tablespoons butter into the skillet to melt. (You can substitute a 8x8 pyrex but it's not the same) Pour the buttermilk and egg mixture into the flour mixture and mix until just combined. Then add the melted butter. The batter should be lumpy and just a bit on the dry side. Pour this mixture into the hot iron skillet then bake for 20 minutes or until a knife inserted into it comes out just shy of clean. The primary difference in this recipe is the addition of the sugar. It makes a a sweeter recipe. I also increase the cornmeal and decrease the flour because I like my cornbread to be a bit "cornier."

GRANDMA'S BUTTERMILK CORNBREAD



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Fluffy, moist skillet cornbread-just like Nana used to make! Serve with butter and honey.

Provided by Stacy

Categories     Cornbread

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 ¼ cups stone-ground cornmeal
¾ cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup white sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking soda
2 large eggs
⅓ cup vegetable oil
1 ½ cups buttermilk
2 tablespoons buttermilk

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Generously oil a seasoned 10-inch cast iron skillet. Place in the preheated oven; set a timer for 10 minutes.
  • While the skillet is heating, place cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and baking soda in a large bowl and mix together with a large spoon.
  • Place eggs and oil in a medium bowl. Whisk in 1½ cups plus 2 tablespoons buttermilk.
  • When 2 minutes remain on the timer, stir buttermilk mixture into cornmeal mixture using the spoon.
  • Remove the skillet from the oven when the timer goes off. Pour batter into the hot skillet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Cool cornbread in the skillet for 5 minutes. Place a plate on top of the skillet and invert cornbread onto the plate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 256.7 calories, Carbohydrate 32.6 g, Cholesterol 48.5 mg, Fat 11.8 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 520.4 mg

GRANDMOTHER'S BUTTERMILK CORNBREAD



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This is my grandmother's cornbread recipe and it's the best - sweet and moist!

Provided by Bethany Weathersby

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Cornbread Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ cup butter
⅔ cup white sugar
2 large eggs
1 cup buttermilk
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 cup cornmeal
1 cup all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8 inch square pan.
  • Melt butter in large skillet. Remove from heat and stir in sugar. Quickly add eggs and beat until well blended. Combine buttermilk with baking soda and stir into mixture in pan. Stir in cornmeal, flour, and salt until well blended and few lumps remain. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 284.3 calories, Carbohydrate 39.1 g, Cholesterol 59 mg, Fat 12.2 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 7.1 g, Sodium 317.8 mg, Sugar 16.6 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh cornmeal. Fresh cornmeal will give your cornbread a better flavor and texture than store-bought cornmeal.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing the batter will make your cornbread tough.
  • Bake the cornbread in a hot oven. A hot oven will help the cornbread rise and brown properly.
  • Let the cornbread cool slightly before serving. This will help the cornbread hold its shape and prevent it from crumbling.
  • Serve the cornbread with butter, honey, or your favorite toppings. Cornbread is a versatile side dish that can be enjoyed with a variety of different toppings.

Conclusion:

Grandpa's Cornbread is a delicious and easy-to-make recipe that is perfect for any occasion. With its simple ingredients and straightforward instructions, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite. Whether you're serving it as a side dish at dinner or enjoying it as a snack, Grandpa's Cornbread is a surefire hit.

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