Cast-Iron Skillet Cornbread
A golden, fluffy cast-iron skillet cornbread with rich bacon drippings and a tender crumb, perfect as a side for hearty meals or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Coat the bottom and sides of a 10-inch cast-iron skillet with bacon drippings and heat it in a 450° oven.
- In a bowl, whisk together the buttermilk and egg until well combined.
- Add the cornmeal to the buttermilk-egg mixture and stir well.
- Whisk in the baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Pour the batter into the hot skillet.
- Bake at 450° for 15 minutes or until the cornbread is golden.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
215
kcal
11% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
Diet fit
Under 400 cal
Low-fat
Contains
Egg
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).