How to Make Pap Walters' Cornbread - A Step-by-Step Guide

Pap Walters' Cornbread is a classic Southern staple that has been passed down through generations in the Walters family. This recipe for cornbread is not only delicious, but it also holds a special place in the hearts of the Walters family as it has been enjoyed at countless family gatherings and special occasions.

What sets Pap Walters' Cornbread apart is its perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors, as well as its moist and crumbly texture. This cornbread is the ideal accompanime...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups self-rising cornmeal
  • ¼ cup bacon fat, melted
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 ⅓ cups buttermilk
  • 1 cup cottage cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Place a 9-inch cast iron skillet into oven, and preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  • Mix the cornmeal, bacon fat, salt, eggs, buttermilk, and cottage cheese together in a bowl. With an oven mitt, remove the hot skillet from the oven, and spray it with cooking spray. Pour the corn bread batter into the hot skillet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the top of the corn bread is golden brown, about 20 minutes. Check after 10 minutes. Serve sliced in wedges.
  • Nutrition

    381 cal.

    • Total Fat: 16g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 79mg
    • Sodium: 1116mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 47g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 12g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 170mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 136mg