Skillet Honey Butter Cornbread
Skillet Honey Butter Cornbread is a warm, comforting dish that blends sweet honey and rich butter into a fluffy, golden cornbread. Baked in a cast-iron skillet, it boasts a crispy crust and a tender interior, making it perfect for family gatherings, holiday meals, or simply enjoying on its own with an extra drizzle of honey. This easy-to-make recipe promises to be a favorite at your dinner table!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves about 8 slices 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup medium-ground cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup whole milk (or dairy-free alternative)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted, plus extra for skillet)
- 1/4 cup high-quality honey
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and place your cast-iron skillet inside to heat.
- In a large bowl, mix cornmeal, flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, melted butter (reserve some), and honey until smooth.
- Combine wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir gently until just mixed.
- Carefully remove the hot skillet from the oven; coat the bottom with remaining melted butter. Pour in the batter.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown on top. Let cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg