Learn Why Skillet Cornbread is the Ultimate Side Dish!

Baking cornbread in a cast iron skillet is simply the best because of the way the cast iron conducts heat and makes the perfect consistency. In this episode, I’m showing you how to make a sweet and savory version of skillet cornbread.

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Recipe: Sweet Skillet Cornbread

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Sweet Skillet Cornbread

Make this sweetened up cornbread - it's the perfect dinner side dish!

Prep Time10 minutes minutes

Cook Time35 minutes minutes

Servings - 6 servings

Ingredients 

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• 8 Tbsp melted butter
• 1 1/2 cup milk
• 2 egg
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
• 1 1/2 cup flour
• 1 1/2 Tbsp baking powder
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 Tbsp olive oil

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 375 F
• In a mixing bowl, beat together the melted butter, milk, eggs and sugar. Add the cornmeal, flour, baking powder and salt. Mix until batter forms.
• In a 10-12" cast iron skillet (or other ovenproof 10"-ish skillet), heat the olive oil over high heat and let thin and spread in the skillet.
• Pour the batter into the warm skillet, then immediately place the skillet into the preheated oven.
• Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the top begins to golden and a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool slightly before serving.
• Serve warm with butter and your other favorite comfort foods.