• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

Soulfully Made logo

  • RECIPE INDEX
  • Holiday
  • ABOUT
  • SUBSCRIBE
menu icon
go to homepage
  • Recipe Box
  • Holiday
  • About
  • Subscribe
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
  • subscribe
    search icon
    Homepage link
    • Recipe Box
    • Holiday
    • About
    • Subscribe
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
  • ×

    Soulfully Made » Breads, Rolls, Muffins » Skillet Cornbread Recipe

    Skillet Cornbread Recipe

    Nikki Lee Published:December 31, 2019 | Updated: August 17, 2021

    This post may contain affiliate links. Please read our disclosure policy.

    Recipe Save Saved!

    Cast Iron Skillet Cornbread Recipe - Crispy golden edges made with buttermilk and a buttery crumb filled center. The ultimate southern comfort food is simple to make and simply delicious.

    A close-up of a pan of cornbread.

    For as long as I can remember we have eaten cornbread in my family. I think some of my first memories are from being gathered around my granny's table in her tiny house house filled with family.

    We would sit on her front porch swing and shell peas while we rocked back and forth on that swing. She often made fried hot water cornbread to go with those peas. I can almost taste those memories right now.

    But when I don't want to spend time frying those bites of heaven, I always turned to this cast iron skillet recipe. It is just as delicious. It comes out with the most amazing crunchy edges while the center has the most tender crumbly buttery goodness you ever bit into. It is one that found its way into my kitchen time and time again

    In the south cornbread really is a staple food. And most of these times can be easily pulled from staple items in the fridge and pantry. The one exception may be buttermilk, but there is a trick if you don't have it in your fridge. I use it often in baking and cooking so most of the time I have some around. It's easy to create your own if not.

    Ingredients needed for skillet Cornbread recipe

    • yellow cornmeal
    • all purpose flour
    • salt
    • baking powder
    • baking soda
    • buttermilk
    • whole milk
    • butter
    • vegetable shortening
    A close-up of cornbread with a slice removed and butter on the top.

    How to make a quick and easy buttermilk substitute

    • 1 scant cup of whole milk
    • 1 tablespoon of distilled white vinegar or fresh squeezed lemon juice
    • Give them a stir and let them stand at room temperature for 5 to 10 minutes.

    The Key to delicious Southern cornbread

    Don't over stir your batter. Just blend it until it is just combined. A few lumps are A OK in this recipe. This keeps it light and fluffy and gives it a crumbly texture that you want in cornbread!

    Do you Like Thin and Crispy or Thick & Fluffy Cornbread?

    To make you cornbread nice and thin and crispy just use a larger cast iron skillet. You will see in the below picture mine is rather thin. We love ours this way. I use a 12 inch cast iron skillet.

    In order to get a standard thickness I recommend a 10 inch skillet. It comes as just right like mamma bear would say.

    For a fluffier or thicker cornbread go for a 9 or 8 inch skillet.

    Southern Cast Iron Skillet Cornbread

    Southern Recipes You May Enjoy

    • Southern Collard Greens
    • Baby Lima Beans
    • Black-Eyed Peas
    • Baked Mac and Cheese
    • Easy Banana Pudding
    A piece of cornbread sitting on a green plate.

    Skillet Cornbread Recipe

    Author: Nikki Lee
    4.50 from 2 votes
    Cast Iron Skillet Cornbread Recipe - Crispy golden edges made with buttermilk and a buttery crumb filled center. The ultimate southern comfort food is simple to make and simply delicious.
    Prevent your screen from going dark
    Print Save Saved! Pin Recipe Rate
    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 20 minutes mins
    Total Time 25 minutes mins
    Course Breads
    Cuisine American
    Servings 12 servings
    Calories 129 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup yellow cornmeal
    • ½ cup all purpose flour
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1 Tablespoon baking powder
    • ½ teaspoon baking soda
    • 1 cup buttermilk
    • ½ cup milk
    • 1 large egg
    • ¼ cup butter, melted
    • 2 Tablespoons vegetable shortening

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
    • In a large bowl combine cornmeal, flour, salt, baking powder and baking soda.
    • Add in buttermilk, milk, and egg and stir until combined.
    • Pour melted butter into batter and stir until combined.
    • Place cast iron skillet on stovetop over medium high heat and melt vegetable shortening.
    • Pour batter into skillet. It should be hot and make a sizzling sound. Let the batter cook a minute to allow the outsides edges to get nice and crispy.
    • Bake for 15 to 25 minutes until golden brown (varies by skillet size).

    Video

    ✱ Nikki's Tips

    The size of skillet will determine the thickness and cook time.
    We like a thin cornbread, so I bake in a 12 inch skillet for 15 to 20 minutes. Use a 10 inch for a standard thickness for approx 20 minutes or for an 8 inch for an extra thick cornbread approximately 25 minutes.
    Oven temperatures often vary, so adjust accordingly to yours.
    Preheat Skillet in Oven Option
    If you do not want to heat on stovetop, you can also get skillet hot in oven while preheating. Then pour batter in hot skillet. I find the edges come out crispier when doing on the stovetop, but it is delicious either way.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1 slice Calories: 129 kcal Carbohydrates: 14 g Protein: 3 g Fat: 7 g Saturated Fat: 4 g Polyunsaturated Fat: 3 g Cholesterol: 29 mg Sodium: 435 mg Fiber: 1 g Sugar: 1 g

    Nutrition Disclaimer

    Soulfully Made is not a dietician or nutritionist, and any nutritional information shared is only an estimate. We recommend running the ingredients through an online nutritional calculator if you need to verify any information.

    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!
    « Easy Ground Beef and Potatoes Skillet
    Baked Chicken Spaghetti Casserole »
    • Share
    • Tweet
    • Yummly

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

      Leave a Reply Cancel reply

      Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

      RATE THIS RECIPE




      This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

    1. Kathleen Pope says

      August 24, 2021 at 11:13 am

      5 stars
      Loved this recipe, so simple and easy and taste was great!

      Reply
    2. Carlee says

      January 01, 2020 at 6:59 am

      I have always wanted to try hot water cornbread, but this is much more my speed. It looks delicious!

      Reply
      • Nikki - Soulfully Made says

        January 09, 2020 at 7:04 am

        Hot water cornbread is so so good! I love how easy this skillet one is though! Thank you so much Carlee!

        Reply

    Primary Sidebar

    Welcome Y'all!

    Hi, I am Nikki. Faith, family, and food are my passions! I'm a Southern cook from Florida who loves sharing food and creating memories around the table with my family and friends. Welcome to my Kitchen, where you will find delicious, home-cooked, easy recipes!

    About Nikki

    Summer Recipes

    • An arugula salad with watermelon and feta.
      Watermelon Arugula and Feta Salad
    • Burger stuffed with bacon and cheddar on a bun with lettuce, tomato, and onion.
      Stuffed Bacon Cheddar Cheeseburger
    • A Burrata Caprese Salad garnished with basil and drizzled with balsamic glaze.
      Burrata Caprese Salad Recipe
    • No Bake Fireworks Oreo Cheesecake Bars
      No Bake Fireworks Oreo Cheesecake Bars
    • A bowl of strawberry spinach salad with lemon vinaigrette in a white bowl set on a wooden tray.
      Strawberry Spinach Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
    • A slice of the best key lime pie on a white plate topped with whipped cream and lime zest
      Best Key Lime Pie Recipe

    Trending Recipes

    • Scoops of nutty buddy ice cream in a glass dessert cup garnished with a nutty buddy.
      Nutty Buddy Ice Cream (No-Churn)
    • A slice of a butter swim biscuit on a white plate with the pan of biscuits in the background.
      Butter Swim Biscuits Recipe
    • Berry Fruit Salad tossed in a honey lime dressing in a rustic bowl with some of the berries being scooped out with a wooden spoon.
      Berry Fruit Salad Recipe
    • S'mores Ice cream in a white dish with some of the ice cream in a waffle cone in the background.
      S'mores Ice Cream Recipe (No-Churn)
    • A white plate stacked with sliced s'mores brownies.
      S'mores Brownies (Easy Recipe)
    • A pizza sloppy joe with melted mozzarella on a toasted sesame seed bun plated with pickles and chips.
      Pizza Sloppy Joes
    Browse All Recipes

    As seen on

    soulfully made as seen on brands

    Footer

    ⇧ Back to Top

    About

    Meet Nikki ・ Privacy Policy ・Contact ・Collaborate Accessibility Statement

    Connect

    • Facebook
    • Pinterest
    • Mail
    • Twitter
    • Instagram

    Subscribe

    Subscribe for Newsletter & Updates

    Soulfully Made is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to amazon.com and affiliated sites at no cost to you.

    Copyright © 2023 Soulfully Made