Best 6 Marys Cast Iron Skillet Cornbread Recipes

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Mary's Cast Iron Skillet Cornbread is a classic Southern dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. This skillet cornbread recipe is made with simple ingredients like cornmeal, flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, eggs, milk, and butter. The batter is poured into a hot cast iron skillet and baked until golden brown. The result is a delicious, moist, and flavorful cornbread that is perfect for any occasion. This article also includes recipes for variations on Mary's Cast Iron Skillet Cornbread, such as Skillet Cornbread with Cheese and Jalapeños, Skillet Cornbread with Bacon and Green Onions, and Skillet Cornbread with Sweet Potato and Black Beans. With so many delicious options to choose from, you're sure to find a cornbread recipe that you'll love.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

CAST-IRON SKILLET CORNBREAD



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Provided by Damaris Phillips

Categories     side-dish

Time 35m

Yield 8 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons melted coconut oil
1 cup yellow cornmeal
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon Kosher salt
1 cup almond milk or regular milk, at room temperature
1/4 cup applesauce, at room temperature
1/4 cup sorghum (see Cook's Note)
1 large egg, at room temperature

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Add 1 tablespoon of the coconut oil to a 6-inch cast-iron skillet. Put the skillet in the oven and allow to heat until very hot, 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Combine the cornmeal, flour, baking powder and salt in a large bowl with a whisk. In a different bowl, combine the almond milk, applesauce, sorghum, egg and the remaining 2 tablespoons coconut oil. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the wet. Fold to combine.
  • Carefully remove the hot cast-iron skillet from the oven and pour in the batter. Return the skillet to the oven and bake until golden with a crisp crust, 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 204 calorie, Fat 6 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Cholesterol 23 milligrams, Sodium 507 milligrams, Carbohydrate 33 grams, Fiber 1 grams, Protein 4 grams, Sugar 1 grams

CAST IRON SKILLET CORN BREAD



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This is a great recipe and tastes better, I find, when cooked in a cast iron skillet and served hot tableside. I have also served this recipe for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Whether with jam and butter or fried chicken on the side, there are rarely leftovers!

Provided by Alex Guarnaschelli

Time 55m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/4 cups coarsely ground cornmeal
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/3 cup whole milk
1 cup buttermilk
2 eggs, lightly beaten
8 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F and place a 9-inch cast iron skillet inside to heat while you make the batter.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, and baking soda. Whisk in the milk, buttermilk, and eggs. Whisk in almost all of the melted butter, reserving about 1 tablespoon for the skillet later on.
  • Carefully remove the hot skillet from the oven. Reduce oven temperature to 375 degrees F. Coat the bottom and sides of the hot skillet with the remaining butter. Pour the batter into the skillet and place it in the center of the oven. Bake until the center is firm and a cake tester or toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes. Allow to cool for 10 to 15 minutes and serve.

EMERIL'S CAST-IRON HONEY CORNBREAD



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Here's a great way to cook a whole meal outdoors: Make cornbread in a cast-iron skillet right on the grill, alongside your meat! Now, don't skip the honey-butter topping -- slather it on the hot cornbread and watch 'em come running.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes     Bread Recipes

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups yellow cornmeal
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups low-fat buttermilk
1 large egg, lightly beaten
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons honey

Steps:

  • Heat grill to low. Place a 12-inch cast-iron skillet on grill to heat. In a large bowl, whisk together dry ingredients. In a medium bowl, whisk together buttermilk, egg, and melted butter. Add buttermilk mixture to dry ingredients and stir just until combined.
  • Place oil and 1 tablespoon room-temperature butter in hot skillet; brush to coat bottom and side. Pour in batter. Grill, covered, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 12 minutes.
  • Combine honey with 4 tablespoons room-temperature butter. Brush mixture on cornbread. Let stand 5 minutes. Serve warm.
  • Oven Method:Bake in skillet at 400 degrees for 18 to 22 minutes.

MARY'S SKILLET CORNBREAD



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Make and share this Mary's Skillet Cornbread recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Hill Family

Categories     Breads

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 cups cornmeal
1/2 cup sifted flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons sugar
1 egg
2 tablespoons butter
1 3/4 cups buttermilk

Steps:

  • In a mixing bowl; stir corn meal, flour, soda, salt sugar into pea size shapes.
  • In a 450 degree oven in a heavy skillet heat butter till melted and sizzling but not brown.
  • Meanwhile add egg and buttermilk to dry ingredients beat until completely combined.
  • Stir in butter and pour into hot skillet until golden brown and bake for 20-25 minute.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 359, Fat 9.7, SaturatedFat 4.9, Cholesterol 72.4, Sodium 1083.3, Carbohydrate 58.6, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 11.9, Protein 10.5

SKILLET CORNBREAD



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This cornbread is baked-and served-in a cast-iron skillet, giving it a crunchy crust.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes     Bread Recipes

Yield Makes 16 wedges

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/4 cups yellow cornmeal
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/4 teaspoons coarse salt
1 large egg
1 3/4 cups buttermilk
4 tablespoons unsalted butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Whisk together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl; set aside. Whisk together egg and buttermilk; stir into flour mixture.
  • Melt butter in a 10-inch cast-iron skillet or a 2-quart baking dish in oven. Remove skillet; swirl to coat bottom. Pour in batter. Bake until a tester comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes. Cut into wedges.

CAST IRON SKILLET BUTTERMILK CORNBREAD



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This recipe is for those people that do not like sweet cornbread. For me, this is my comfort food and what I grew up on.

Provided by Dannielle Randall

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Cornbread Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup white cornmeal
½ cup yellow cornmeal
½ cup all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
2 tablespoons lard
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 large egg
1 teaspoon butter, or as needed
1 pinch paprika
1 pinch kosher salt

Steps:

  • Place a cast iron skillet in the oven and preheat to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  • Mix white cornmeal, yellow cornmeal, flour, baking powder, and salt together in a large bowl. Add buttermilk, lard, and vegetable oil; stir will to combine. Stir in egg until smooth batter forms.
  • Remove hot cast iron skillet from oven, melt butter in skillet, then pour in batter. Top with paprika and kosher salt. Return skillet to oven.
  • Reduce temperature to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) and bake until cornbread is golden brown and pulling away from the sides of the pan, about 15 minutes.
  • Remove from oven to cool slightly, about 5 minutes. Cut into wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 201.7 calories, Carbohydrate 26.7 g, Cholesterol 28.9 mg, Fat 8.8 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 635.1 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

Tips:

  • Use a heavy-duty cast iron skillet. This will help to evenly distribute the heat and prevent the cornbread from burning.
  • Preheat the skillet over medium heat before adding the batter. This will help to create a crispy crust.
  • Do not overmix the batter. Overmixing will result in a dense, dry cornbread.
  • Add some toppings before baking. This could include cheese, bacon, jalapeños, or corn kernels.
  • Bake the cornbread until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. This usually takes about 20-25 minutes.
  • Let the cornbread cool slightly before serving. This will help to prevent it from crumbling.

Conclusion:

Mary's cast iron skillet cornbread is a delicious and easy-to-make recipe. With its crispy crust and moist interior, this cornbread is sure to be a hit at your next gathering. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy side dish, give Mary's cast iron skillet cornbread a try.

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