Description

Honey Butter Skillet Cornbread is a perfect side dish with a crispy, golden crust and a tender, moist center. The addition of honey butter makes it a sweet, comforting treat that pairs perfectly with chili, barbecue, or as a stand-alone snack.

Ingredients

1 cup cornmeal

1 cup all-purpose flour

1/4 cup granulated sugar

1 tablespoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 cup whole milk

2 large eggs

1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted (plus extra for skillet)

1/4 cup honey

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)

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Instructions

Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C). Place a 10-inch cast-iron skillet in the oven while it heats up.
Mix dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Whisk together until everything is well mixed.
Mix wet ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, melted butter, honey, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Combine wet and dry ingredients: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. Fold in the corn kernels.
Prepare the skillet: Carefully remove the hot skillet from the oven. Add about 1 tablespoon of melted butter to the skillet, swirling it to coat the bottom and sides evenly.
Add the batter: Pour the cornbread batter into the prepared skillet, spreading it evenly.
Bake the cornbread: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Make the honey butter: While the cornbread is baking, prepare the honey butter by mixing 1/2 cup softened butter with 1/4 cup honey in a bowl until well combined and fluffy.
Cool and serve: Once the cornbread is done, remove the skillet from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Serve warm slices of cornbread with a generous dollop of honey butter on top.

Notes

If you prefer a savory cornbread, you can omit the sugar.

For extra flavor, add cheese or jalapeños to the batter.

Make sure to grease the skillet with enough butter to get a nice golden crust.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
Category: Side Dish
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: Approximately 250 kcal
Sugar: Varies based on honey and sugar
Sodium: Varies with salt
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: Varies
Trans Fat: None
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 35mg