Golden Skillet Cornbread

Why You Will Love It

A tender skillet cornbread with crisp edges, pantry ingredients, and a warm homemade feel that fits almost any table.

Ingredients

• 1 cup cornmeal
• 1 cup flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup milk
• 2 eggs
• 1/4 cup melted butter

Ingredient Notes

This is intentionally simple cornbread with ingredients most people already have. It is mild enough for the whole family and easy to pair with soups, stews, or eggs.

Where to Buy and What to Look For

• Stone-ground cornmeal is wonderful if your store carries it, but regular cornmeal works well too.
• A small cast-iron skillet is ideal, though any oven-safe pan works.

What to Avoid

• Avoid overbaking or the cornbread can dry out.
• Do not pour into a cold skillet if you want those crisp golden edges.

Easy Substitutions

• A little honey can replace the sugar.
• Buttermilk works in place of regular milk.
• A handful of corn kernels can be folded in for more texture.

How to Make It

1. Heat the oven and a lightly buttered skillet.
2. Whisk the dry ingredients together.
3. Stir in the milk, eggs, and melted butter just until combined.
4. Pour the batter into the hot skillet.
5. Bake until golden and set in the center.
6. Cool slightly before slicing.

Helpful Tips

• A preheated skillet helps give the cornbread a great crust.
• Do not overmix or the texture gets heavier.

What to Serve With It

Serve warm with soup, chili, breakfast eggs, or a little butter and honey if you want it as a snack.

Make Ahead Tips

Bake it earlier in the day and warm slices just before serving.

Storage

Keep covered at room temperature for a day or refrigerate for up to 3 days.

Freezing

Wrap slices well and freeze for up to 1 month.

Reheating

Warm in a low oven or toast slices in a skillet with a little butter.

Leftover Ideas

Leftover cornbread can be crumbled into soup, turned into breakfast stuffing, or just reheated for lunch.

More Recipe Notes

This is the kind of simple baking that makes everyday food feel homier without adding stress.

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