Best 8 Mothers Cornbread Recipes

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**Discover the Southern Charm of Mother's Cornbread: A Journey Through Flavorful Recipes**

In the realm of comfort food, few dishes evoke a sense of warmth and nostalgia quite like cornbread. Its golden-brown crust, fluffy interior, and slightly sweet flavor have made it a staple in Southern cuisine for generations. And while there are countless variations of cornbread, there's something truly special about Mother's cornbread. This collection of recipes captures the essence of this classic dish, offering a range of options from traditional to unique and flavorful twists. Whether you prefer a simple, no-frills cornbread or one that's loaded with cheese, jalapeños, or even bacon, you're sure to find a recipe that satisfies your cravings. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary journey that celebrates the timeless flavors of Mother's cornbread.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

GRANDMOTHER'S BUTTERMILK CORNBREAD



Grandmother's Buttermilk Cornbread image

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

MAMA'S BUTTERMILK CORN BREAD



Mama's Buttermilk Corn Bread image

When I was growing up we always had biscuits for breakfast, and corn bread for supper, , we didn't call it dinner like it is commonly referred to now, and this recipe is one that my mama made with buttermilk, she had other recipes, but this is the one she used to make the Buttermilk Corn Bread. We loved it hot from the wood...

Provided by Rose Mary Mogan

Categories     Other Breads

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 c yellow cornmeal, or white
1 c all purpose flour
1/2 c sugar
1 tsp salt
1 tsp baking soda
2 c buttermilk
2 large eggs, beaten
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 c bacon fat, or vegetable oil

Steps:

  • 1. PREHEAT THE OVEN TO 425 DEGREES F. Mix the corn meal,flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, baking soda together. Then add milk, eggs and bacon fat or vegetable oil. Mix well. Turn into a well greased 9 X13X2 in pan, or 10 inch cast iron skillet.
  • 2. Bake at 425 degrees for 35 minutes. Serve hot with butter or margarine if desired.
  • 3. NOTE: This recipe works well to make corn bread dressing for Chicken and dressing, leave plain as is, or add 2 teaspoons each of sage and garlic powder to make sage Corn Bread.
  • 4. I prefer to use yellow cornmeal to white, just a personal preferance.

MY MOTHER'S CORNBREAD DRESSING



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My mother's cornbread dressing has always been my favorite. I have yet to find a recipe this easy, or this tasty!

Provided by ShackaShea

Categories     Breads

Time 30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups chopped celery
2 1/2 cups chopped onions
1 tablespoon butter
2 (8 ounce) packages cornbread mix
2 tablespoons sage

Steps:

  • Prepare corn bread as usual.
  • Crumble in a bowl and set aside.
  • In a saucepan, boil celery, onion and butter in enough water to cover - until the onions turn clear and celery is tender.
  • Mix the veggies (with the water) with the corn bread.
  • Add sage to taste ( I use a LOT of sage).
  • Spread into a 13x9 baking dish and cook at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
  • Serve with cranberry sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 367.8, Fat 11.3, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 6.6, Sodium 882.5, Carbohydrate 60.7, Fiber 6.7, Sugar 18.9, Protein 6.2

GRANDMOTHER'S BUTTERMILK CORNBREAD



Grandmother's Buttermilk Cornbread image

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

MOTHER'S CORNBREAD



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

Provided by Jacqueline in KY

Categories     Breads

Time 35m

Yield 1 pone, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 eggs
1 cup cornmeal (not self-rising)
1/2 cup flour (not self-rising)
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 tablespoon bacon grease

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients together with the exception of the bacon grease.
  • Pre-heat oven to 450 degrees F.
  • While oven is preheating, melt the bacon grease in your cast iron skillet and swirl around to help keep cornbread from sticking.
  • Add grease to cornbread, pour into skillet and bake at 450 degrees for 30 minutes or until Golden Brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 98.3, Fat 2.9, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 44, Sodium 333.5, Carbohydrate 14.9, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 0.8, Protein 3.3

MOTHER'S CORNBREAD, SWEET OR REGULAR



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MY MOTHER GAVE ME THIS RECEIPE IN 1970. MY HUSBAND WILL NOT EAT ANY OTHER CORNBREAD.. HE IS SPOILED !

Provided by Diana Prewitt @grannty27

Categories     Other Breads

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup(s) all purpose flour
1 cup(s) yellow cornmeal
1 teaspoon(s) baking soda
1/2 teaspoon(s) baking powder
1 cup(s) sour milk ( 1/3 c. vinegar then add milk to make a cup
2 - eggs
1 1/2 tablespoon(s) sugar (optional) for a sweeter cornbread
2 tablespoon(s) vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Combine flour, cornmeal, baking soda, baking powder, and sugar. Add sour milk eggs,and vegetable oil. Mix well and pour into a preheated iron skillet or other baking dish.. Cook for 20 - 25 min. OVEN 375 TIP: IRON SKILLETS ARE THE BEST

CORNBREAD



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This basic recipe is so easy and forgiving that you may find yourself making cornbread as often as your mother made mashed potatoes. Only a few ingredients are pretty much fixed: the salt, the baking powder, cornmeal and flour (you want a little flour for lightness). Other than that, feel free to experiment with bits of cooked bacon, sautéed onions or shallots, chili powder or cumin, chopped chilies or herbs, grated cheese, mashed or puréed beans or fresh, canned or frozen corn. The options are practically endless.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     breads, side dish

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 tablespoons butter, olive oil, lard or bacon drippings
1 1/2 cups medium-grind cornmeal
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 to 1/2 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 1/4 cups milk, more if needed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Put fat in a 10-inch cast-iron skillet or in an 8-inch square baking pan. Place pan in oven.
  • Meanwhile, combine dry ingredients in a bowl. Mix eggs into milk, then stir this mixture into dry ingredients, combining with a few swift strokes. If mixture seems dry, add another tablespoon or two of milk.
  • When fat and oven are hot, remove skillet or pan from oven, pour batter into it and smooth out top. Return pan to oven. Bake about 30 minutes, until top is lightly browned and sides have pulled away from pan; a toothpick inserted into center will come out clean. Serve hot or warm.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 264, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 41 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 241 milligrams, Sugar 12 grams, TransFat 0 grams

MOM'S SWEET BUTTERMILK CORN BREAD



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This corn bread is a little on the sweet side. It's made with white cornmeal, but yellow works too. I learned to make it from my other mom (MIL). It is baked in a cast-iron skillet. Can be used to make stuffing or put leftovers in a cup with milk and put it in the fridge overnight for a comforting breakfast.

Provided by Nandabear

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Cornbread Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 9

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

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  • Pour vegetable oil into a 10-inch cast-iron skillet and swirl oil to coat bottom and sides of skillet. Place skillet into preheated oven until very hot, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove skillet from oven.
  • Whisk cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl. Beat eggs in a separate bowl and stir buttermilk into eggs. Pour half (2 tablespoons) of vegetable oil from the hot skillet into buttermilk mixture, retaining remaining oil in skillet, and beat until oil is incorporated. Mix buttermilk mixture into dry ingredients to make a smooth batter. Pour batter into skillet.
  • Bake in the oven until top is golden brown, 18 to 20 minutes. Cut cornbread into servings while in skillet; serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 231.4 calories, Carbohydrate 35.6 g, Cholesterol 39.2 mg, Fat 7.8 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 589.1 mg, Sugar 9.3 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right cornmeal: Use a medium-grind cornmeal for a classic Southern cornbread. A finer grind will result in a more delicate texture, while a coarser grind will produce a more rustic bread.
  • Preheat your oven: Preheat the oven to the temperature specified in the recipe before you start mixing the batter. This will help ensure that the cornbread bakes evenly.
  • Use fresh buttermilk: Buttermilk is an essential ingredient in cornbread. If you don't have buttermilk on hand, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of milk.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter will result in a tough cornbread. Stir the ingredients just until they are combined.
  • Bake the cornbread in a hot oven: Bake the cornbread in a preheated oven for the amount of time specified in the recipe. Check the cornbread for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center. If the toothpick comes out clean, the cornbread is done.
  • Let the cornbread cool before serving: Let the cornbread cool in the pan for a few minutes before serving. This will help prevent the cornbread from crumbling.

Conclusion:

Cornbread is a delicious and versatile bread that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. These recipes provide a variety of options for making cornbread, so you can find the perfect recipe for your taste and occasion. Whether you prefer a classic Southern cornbread, a sweet cornbread, or a cheesy cornbread, you're sure to find a recipe here that you'll love.

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