How to Make Mary's Cast Iron Skillet Cornbread - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like the comforting taste of homemade cornbread, especially when it's made in a cast iron skillet. The combination of crispy edges and moist, buttery centers makes for the perfect side dish to any meal. This recipe for Mary's Cast Iron Skillet Cornbread has been passed down through generations and is a staple at any family gathering.

One of the best things about this recipe is that it's incredibly easy to make. With just a few simple ingredients and a trusty cast...

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 (14 ounce) can cream-style corn
  • 1 ½ cups self-rising yellow cornmeal
  • ½ cup buttermilk
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ½ cup Greek yogurt
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground red chile pepper, or to taste
  • 1 tablespoon butter, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 10-inch round

  • Pour vegetable oil in a cast iron skillet; place in the oven. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Mix cream-style corn, cornmeal, buttermilk, sour cream, yogurt, eggs, salt, and red chile pepper together in a bowl to form batter. Remove skillet from oven using oven mitts; pour in batter.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until edges pull away from skillet, 30 to 40 minutes. Spread butter over top.
  • Nutrition

    211 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 60mg
    • Sodium: 632mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 27g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 126mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 186mg