Roasting Ear Corn Bread

Prep: 20 min Cook: 25 min Serves: 6 Cuisine: American

Enjoy a rustic, flavorful cornbread featuring fresh roasted corn, with a crispy crust and tender crumb, perfect for hearty meals or casual gatherings.

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Ingredients

  • 6 to 8 ears golden bantam corn
  • 1 1/2 cups yellow cornmeal
  • 3/4 teaspoon soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 fresh egg
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup melted shortening

Instructions

  1. Husk and silk the ears of corn.
  2. Cut the corn from the cob using a sharp knife, removing only the top quarter of kernels.
  3. Scrape out the remaining juice and pulp from the cob downward only.
  4. Sift together the cornmeal, soda, salt, and sugar.
  5. Add this mixture to the grated fresh corn; add buttermilk only as needed and stir lightly.
  6. Add the well-beaten egg and lemon juice; stir well.
  7. Add the melted shortening and stir until smooth.
  8. Turn the batter into a preheated, greased heavy 10-inch skillet or molds.
  9. Bake immediately in a hot oven at 450°F for 25 to 30 minutes until crusty and brown.
  10. Serve hot with butter.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

588 kcal 29% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 8.9g 18% DV
Total Fat 29.9g 38% DV
Carbs 83.8g 30% DV
Fiber 23.3g 83% DV
Sugar 1.7g 3% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9905.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 409.8mg 9% DV
Cholesterol 71.8mg 24% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 43.3mcg 5% DV
Vitamin C 9.4mg 10% DV
Vitamin D 0.3mcg 2% DV
Calcium 132mg 10% DV
Iron 3mg 17% DV

* % 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).

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