Plain Ole' Cornbread

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: American

A classic, moist cornbread with a slightly sweet and savory flavor, perfect for family dinners, potlucks, or as a comforting side dish with hearty stews.

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups cornmeal
  • 1 1/4 cups milk
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons shortening or oil

Instructions

  1. Mix dry ingredients together in a bowl.
  2. Add egg and milk to the dry mixture and stir well.
  3. Heat shortening or oil in an iron skillet until hot.
  4. Pour the batter into the hot skillet.
  5. Bake at 400°F for 20 to 25 minutes until golden brown.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

540 kcal 27% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 5.9g 12% DV
Total Fat 30.7g 39% DV
Carbs 64.9g 24% DV
Fiber 2.3g 8% DV
Sugar 12g 24% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 12491.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 303.8mg 6% DV
Cholesterol 66mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 62.8mcg 7% DV
Vitamin C 4mg 4% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 1635.8mg 100% DV
Iron 5.5mg 31% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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