Cast Iron Skillet Cornbread

Corn bread is a traditional side dish that we make for Thanksgiving. We usually make it in a regular baking dish, but making in a cast iron skillet makes it taste even better.

If you love cooking in your cast iron skillet as much as we do, check out these recipes Cast Iron Shrimp, Cast Iron Queso, Cast Iron Brownies and Cast Iron Pizza.

Why This Recipe Works

Cornbread is one of my favorite side dishes to make anytime we are have soups and stews. This cornbread is made from scratch and taste amazing.

Cooking it on the grill gives it a smoky flavor and this recipe is easy to make. Then next time you are grilling out Lemon Chicken add a side of cornbread for a tasty side.

Ingredients

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Variations Ideas

This cornbread can be made with a variety of additions if you prefer. Here are some of our favorites.

• Chopped Bacon
• Slice Jalapenos
• Cheddar Cheese

How to Make Cornbread in a Cast Iron Skillet

• Step 1 – Preheat your grill to 425°Fahrenheit.

Step 2 – In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.

Step 3 – In another bowl, beat eggs, then add buttermilk and vegetable oil. Mix well.

Step 4 – Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not over mix.

Step 5 – Place the ¼ cup butter in a 10-inch cast iron skillet and put it in the preheated grill for about 5 minutes, or until the butter is melted and the skillet is hot.

Step 6 – Carefully remove the hot skillet from the grill and swirl the melted butter to coat the bottom and sides.

Step 7 – Pour the excess melted butter from the skillet into the batter and stir quickly to incorporate.

Step 8 – Pour the batter into the hot skillet. It should sizzle as it hits the pan.

Step 9 – Place on the grill and cover. Cook for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown on top and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool in the skillet for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Recipe Tips

• Pre-heated Skillet – Make sure the skillet is piping hot when pouring the batter to get that sizzle, which helps form a great crust.
• Do Not Overmix. After combining the wet and dry ingredients, stir just until combined. Over mixing can result in a dense or tough texture due to the development of gluten in the flour. It’s okay if the batter is a little lumpy.
• Butter – I use unsalted butter in this recipe, if you prefer to use salted butter just decrease the amount of salt to ½ teaspoon.

Serving Suggestions

This fresh corn bread recipe is delicious served with many recipes. We love to serve with Crock Pot Beans, Crock Pot Beef Stews and many Soup Recipes.

It is delicious served as it is straight from the 9-inch cast iron skillet, but adding butter, honey or maple syrup gives the cornbread delicious flavor.