Fantabulous Yankee Cornbread Recipe

This isn't your grandma's cornbread! Our Fantabulous Yankee Cornbread recipe delivers a delightful twist on a classic, with a slightly sweeter profile than its Southern cousins. Baked in a 9-inch cast iron skillet for ultimate texture and flavor, this recipe is guaranteed to become a family favorite. Perfect alongside fried potatoes (try recipe #272121!) or your favorite savory dish. Get ready for unbelievably moist and delicious cornbread!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 256.5 kcal
Protein 10g
Rating 3.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Fantabulous Yankee Cornbread

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How to Make Fantabulous Yankee Cornbread

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Grease a 9-inch cast iron skillet with 1-2 tablespoons of shortening (or more, as needed, for complete coverage).
  3. In a large bowl, sift together the dry ingredients: flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, salt, and baking soda. Make a well in the center.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and oil until well combined.
  5. Gently pour the wet ingredients into the well in the dry ingredients. Stir with a spatula just until the batter is moistened – do not overmix.
  6. Let the batter rest for 5 minutes.
  7. Carefully pour the batter into the prepared cast iron skillet.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. The cornbread should be golden brown on top.
  9. Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

18 g

Sugar

40g

Fat

11g

Carbs

11g