Cast Iron Skillet Cornbread Recipe - Nothing beats warm, sweet cornbread with a crunchy, buttery crust! Baked in a cast-iron skillet and topped with melted butter and honey, this is a swoon-worthy side dish!
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Skillet Cornbread
I've been making my skillet cornbread recipe for years. The other day when I decided to make it (it had admittedly been
I love easy recipes that take a shortcut! Tomato Tart with Goat Cheese and Capers uses pre-made pastry, or Creamed Corn Muffins (uses Jiffy box mix again, yay!) or Easy Dinner Rolls with frozen dough, both super yummy and easy!!
This recipe does too. It is semi-homemade and starts with a cornbread mix.
Now I'm going to back up a bit and say I don't like to share stories of failures or icky stuff, but I wanted to share this with you because you can all learn from my mistakes.
Furthermore, how tragic is a failure in cooking? 🤣 not very and if you can't laugh at yourself, right?
Anyway... I mixed everything together and made this cornbread, but while it was cooking the house did not fill with an amazing aroma.
huh?
I didn't think a whole lot about that. Until I sliced it up to serve. Something tasted really funny. Like it was old. Ewe! After digging the box out of the recycle bin, I discovered the mix was expired. Two years earlier...
Morale of that story? Check expiration dates!
Anyway, back to the Cast Iron Skillet Cornbread Recipe! My version is semi-home and dolled up with corn, green chilies
Skillet Cornbread Recipe
Cornbread is one of those old-fashioned and sometimes neglected side dishes, but it shouldn't be! My recipe is moist, slightly sweet and bakes up to golden brown perfection!
Topping it with a bit of butter and a drizzle of honey and it just doesn't get much better than this!
Why does my cornbread crumble?
Most likely the cornbread was overtaxed. Stir together the ingredients until they are just combined. Over-mixing activates the glutens and results in a drier cornbread.
How do you keep the cornbread from sticking in the skillet?
Before the batter is poured into the skillet, be sure to butter the pan well or spray it liberally with non-stick coating.
Can you make cornbread without a cast iron skillet?
You bet, but the reason I recommend a cast-iron is because it makes a crusty, delicious crust on the cornbread.
What size cast iron skillet for cornbread
This recipe uses a 12' skillet.
What can I substitute for milk?
No milk or heavy cream? No problem! You can substitute evaporated milk or mayonnaise. If you want to change it up substitute orange or pineapple juice. It will give it a whole new taste!
How to make cornbread in a cast iron skillet
Often times, cornbread is cake-like or dry. This cornbread is incredibly moist the addition of cream-style corn.
Grocery list for Cast Iron Skillet Cornbread Recipe
- jiffy cornbread mix
- cream style corn
- canned green chilies
- eggs
- shredded cheese
- heavy cream
- sugar
Steps to make cornbread in a castiron skillet
- Preheat the oven and skillet.
- Mix the cornbread mix and the remaining ingredients until they are just combined. Do not over mix!
- Remove the skillet from the oven. Coat with canola oil.
- Pour the ingredients into the skillet.
- Bake for 40-50 minutes.
What to serve with cornbread recipe
You really need to make this cornbread. You're going to love it as much as we do!! Now I gotta go... it's time to clean out that pantry! 😉
Cast Iron Skillet Cornbread Recipe
Cast Iron Skillet Cornbread Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 boxes of jiffy cornbread mix
- 1 16 oz can of cream style corn
- 1 4 oz can of green chilies
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup of shredded cheese I used a mix of pepper jack and cheddar
- ¼ cup of heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven & skillet to 300 degrees.
- In a large bowl add the cornbread mix and the remaining ingredients. Mix until just combined, a few lumps are okay!
- Carefully remove the skillet from the oven. Coat the bottom & sides of the skillet evenly with canola oil.
- Pour the bowl of ingredients into the skillet.
- Bake for 40-50 minutes until a knife inserted comes out clean.
Danielle
I keep meaning to start making cornbread because I LOVE it, but haven't gotten around to it yet. This recipe sounds great, I love the addition of chilies! My mom used to make a jalapeno cornbread casserole that I loved!
Bowl Me Over
You're going to love this one Danielle! All that cornbread goodness and if you have cast iron skillet, it just makes it that much better. Enjoy and thank you for stopping by and commenting!
Lois
I just love corn bread and this is a great recipe
Bowl Me Over
Thank you Lois - this is so yummy and easy too - cornbread is a great side dish!!
Michaela Kenkel
My family LOVES cornbread. I am so making this!!
Bowl Me Over
Wonderful they are in for a treat, enjoy Michaela!!
Sandra Shaffer
We've been known to break open expired foods too! haha - just a reminder to purge every year, right? Love this skillet recipe and this can be served with so many dishes!
Bowl Me Over
That's it exactly! I figure maybe if I share, maybe others can learn from my (many!) mistakes! 😀 Thanks Sandra!!
Jennifer A Stewart
I love the addition of the cream corn in there. Add some texture and little surprises in the cornbread. My hubby likes the sweeter versions too and he likes to take a big hunk of cornbread and mash it up with honey and butter. Then he spoons it in his mouth:) So weird but it is yummy!
Bowl Me Over
Ha! Mashing it up? He's not alone, I do the same thing - isn't that funny? YUM!!!
Ashlyn @ Belle of the Kitchen
Oh I loooooove me some cornbread, especially when it's Made in a cast iron skillet! This recipe looks so delicious, Debra!
Bowl Me Over
Yes! That skillet makes for the best crust - thanks Ashlyn!!
Jenny | Honey and Birch
Cornbread in the skillet is nom nom nom.
Bowl Me Over
Boy howdy! 😀 Thanks Jenny!
Michelle
My kids absolutely love cornbread!! I need to try this!
Bowl Me Over
I hope they love it as much as we do Michelle!!
Julie
This cornbread looks amazing! I love finding uses for my cast iron and I definitely don't make enough cornbread!
Bowl Me Over
I know what you mean Julie - I love the cast iron & need to use it more often too - they cook so nicely!!
debi at Life Currents
This cornbread looks awesome. I love how you kicked up an ordinary cornbread to something special!
Bowl Me Over
It makes such a different - love a great cornbread - thanks Debi!
[email protected]'s Dinnertime Dish
This cornbread looks and sounds so delicious!
Bowl Me Over
Thank you Lisa!!
Angela
I absolutely LOVE cornbread and need to try to make yours asap!!! I can imagine the incredible crust you get on the bottom from that heavy skillet... YUM!!!
Bowl Me Over
Yes!!! It's a total cheat way to get the most amazing crunch!! Thanks Angela, please give it a try I know you'll love it! Hope you're having a great weekend!!
traditionallymodernfood
I have never tried skillet corn bread, this recipe looks like something i can do. time to bake some skillet bread, your looks great
Bowl Me Over
Most definitely! 😀 I hope you give this recipe a try and thank you for stopping by!
Platter Talk
Oh yes! One of my most favorite comfort foods in the world. I love mine for any meal. At breakfast I slice a wedge in half and put a couple of eggs on top...
Bowl Me Over
Oh Dan that is a fantastic idea, now I enjoy the leftovers yet another way! 😀
Silvia @ Garden in the Kitchen
Love this skillet corn bread, it’s absolutely mouthwatering!! Would not think to make corn bread in a skillet... but I love it 🙂
Bowl Me Over
I love making it in a skillet because you get so much crunch around the edges - that's my favorite part!
Kristina @ Love & Zest
Ooooh....loving the addition of chilies to this! Sounds yummy!
Bowl Me Over
The chilies add so much flavor - just yummy! Thanks Kristina!!
Dahn
this sounds really good, I like that you put chilies and corn in it, I could make a meal out of just this cornbread
Bowl Me Over
So true Dahn, I think it is a total meal! Thank you!!
Liza
Love it!!! I love cornbread but I haven't yet gotten to make it: it just seemed like a huge endeavor to me! With this recipe in mind I am finally making my own cornbread!!!!! Thank you, Debra!!!?
Bowl Me Over
I bet you could make this super healthy Liza - you're an amazing baker! Yes, you definitely need to make cornbread and I can't wait to taste it!!! 😀
Healing Tomato
I absolutely love Skillet cornbread. A few years ago, I tasted southern version of cornbread where they had used buttermilk! Oh my gosh, it was so delicious. Now, I am going to try your version because it is calling my name, lol.
Bowl Me Over
Oooh, buttermilk, now you're talking!! I'm thinking we should tweak my recipe to include that! YUM!!!