Cornbread Recipe for Dressing
About this recipe
This cornbread recipe is your go-to for creating a delicious base for cornbread dressing. It's simple, quick, and results in a moist and flavorful cornbread that will elevate your dish without any fuss.
In just 30 minutes, you can whip up this cornbread using basic ingredients like cornmeal, flour, and sugar. The secret to its success? Baking it in a hot cast iron skillet for those perfectly crispy edges.
Ingredient notes
- You can cut the sugar down in half if desired.
- Use room temperature butter for the best results.
Tips from Smokin' & Grillin with AB’s video
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure even baking.
- Heating the cast iron skillet in the oven before adding the batter helps achieve crispy edges.
- Mix the wet and dry ingredients separately before combining to ensure a smooth batter.
Good to know
- How many servings does this cornbread recipe yield?
- This recipe yields 8 servings.
- What is the total time to make this cornbread?
- The total time to make this cornbread is 30 minutes.
- What type of skillet should I use for baking?
- A cast iron skillet is recommended for baking this cornbread.
- How long do I bake the cornbread?
- Bake the cornbread in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes.
No life story here — the video and the recipe are the whole point. All credit to Smokin' & Grillin with AB: watch the original on YouTube.
The recipe
Ingredients
Steps
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2
Place a cast iron skillet in the oven to heat up.
- 3
In a mixing bowl, combine room temperature butter and sugar, and mix until creamy.
- 4
Add the eggs to the butter and sugar mixture and whisk until combined.
- 5
Gradually add the milk to the mixture, stirring until smooth.
- 6
In a separate bowl, combine the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, and salt.
- 7
Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- 8
Remove the hot skillet from the oven and add about a tablespoon of butter, swirling to coat the bottom.
- 9
Pour the batter into the hot skillet, ensuring even coverage.
- 10
Bake in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
Heads up — we had to guess a little:
- The sugar quantity was inferred based on common cornbread recipes.
Credit where it’s due: this recipe was transcribed from Smokin' & Grillin with AB’s original video on YouTube. Follow them there — it’s their dish.
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