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    Home ยป Recipes ยป Bread

    Skillet Cornbread

    Published: Dec 21, 2012 ยท Updated: Jun 29, 2019 ยท Post may contain affiliate links

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    This Skillet Cornbread Mix is almost as easy as using a boxed mix, and it's more wholesome. There's no trans fat and it's 100% whole grain. Great to give the mix with a cast iron skillet for a unique and useful gift.

    cornbread mix in cast iron skillet with Christmas tag for a gift

    It's Recipe ReDux time again!

    This month, our topic is "Gadget Gifts" - share about your favorite kitchen tool and favorite recipe you prepare using the kitchen gadget to help give you some inspiration for any last minute Christmas gifts

    This one was hard for me because I thought of too many ideas

    I love my immersion blender. Like can't live without it love. But I have already done tons of blended soups, so that'd be a little boring.

    Whole Grain Cornbread in cast iron skillet with Christmas tree in background

    Moving on... my mini food processor.

    That thing never gets put away. It just lives on my counter top. I make hummus, pancakes, blend cottage cheese for a mayonnaise substitute {jalapeño popper dip & spinach artichoke dip}, the list goes on

    Scratch that one because, like the immersion blender, I've already used it a lot in my recipes.

    Then I forgot about it, and one day I was reading the December 2011 issue of Southern Living and saw the cutest idea for a gift!

    Whole Grain Cornbread Mix in Cast Iron Skillet for Christmas gift

    So this gift idea is completely Southern Living's, but I think that's ok. I mean, they are sharing gift ideas right?

    Of course I had to change it up a bit.

    cast iron skillet with cornbread mix and tag

    After reading the ingredients on the box of corn muffin mix, there was just no way I would buy that, let alone give it to someone.

    Surely, there's a way to come up with my own non-trans fat containing cornbread mix. {and there is...see below}

    So I went to Walmart and bought a cast iron skillet then made my own cornbread mix... Ta-da! Here is my adaptation of a great idea from Southern Living.

    cornbread mix with directions for making

    Make sure you attach a tag with how to make the cornbread

    Whole Grain Cornbread from Living Well Kitchen

    Skillet Cornbread

    This is almost just as easy as using a boxed mix, and it's more wholesome. There's no trans fat and it's 100% whole grain
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Servings: 12
    Author: Meme

    Ingredients

    for the cornbread mix:

    • 1 cup whole grain flour white whole wheat, whole wheat pastry, or whole grain gluten free all purpose blend
    • 1 cup stone-ground cornmeal
    • 2 tablespoon sugar
    • 1 tablespoon baking powder
    • ยฝ teaspoon salt

    for the cornbread:

    • 1 large egg
    • 1 cup milk or buttermilk
    • 4 tablespoons butter melted
    US Customary - Metric

    Instructions

    To make the cornbread mix:

    • Whisk together all the ingredients. Transfer to a plastic bag and seal tightly.
    • Wrap if desired. Be sure you attach the recipe, so your recipient knows what to do... or just in case you forget ๐Ÿ˜‰

    To make the cornbread:

    • Put a 9 inch skillet in the oven and preheat oven to 425°F.
    • Put the cornbread mix into a bowl and add the egg, milk, and butter.
    • Whisk together until completely combined but don't over mix.
    • Carefully take the skillet out of the oven and pour the batter into the skillet.
    • Transfer skillet back to the oven and bake for 18-22 minutes until done. Cut into 8-12 slices and serve.

    Notes

    *This is for a 9 inch skillet. An 8 inch skillet will also work.
    *To make the cornbread, you'll need:
    -1 egg
    -1 cup milk or buttermilk
    -4 tablespoon melted butter
    Did you try this recipe?Be sure to leave a comment & recipe rating below. Bonus points for tagging @memeinge & #livingwellkitchen on Instagram! THANK YOU! xo

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    Nutrition Facts
    Skillet Cornbread
    Serving Size
     
    1 slice
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    142
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    5
    g
    8
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    2
    g
    13
    %
    Cholesterol
     
    27
    mg
    9
    %
    Sodium
     
    147
    mg
    6
    %
    Potassium
     
    213
    mg
    6
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    20
    g
    7
    %
    Fiber
     
    2
    g
    8
    %
    Sugar
     
    3
    g
    3
    %
    Protein
     
    3
    g
    6
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    160
    IU
    3
    %
    Calcium
     
    74
    mg
    7
    %
    Iron
     
    0.9
    mg
    5
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
    *
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    What to use in this recipe:


    Meme

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    Comments

    1. Nina @ What's for eats? says

      December 21, 2012 at 12:48 am

      What a clever and unique idea for a present! That's the kind of pressie I would like left for me under the tree.

      Reply
      • memeinge says

        December 29, 2012 at 9:57 pm

        Thanks! I hope you got some fun cooking presents from Santa ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    2. Diane Boyd says

      December 21, 2012 at 6:28 am

      What a great idea! I love that you gave the boxed, trans fat cornbread the boot! I recently received a set of cast iron skillets from a friend but haven't put them to use. I plan to start with your recipe. Thanks for sharing this!

      Reply
      • memeinge says

        December 29, 2012 at 9:58 pm

        I was so happy to not buy that trans fat boxed mix! Let me know if you try it; it's perfect for your new cast iron skillets

        Reply
    3. Dixya @ Food, Pleasure and Health says

      December 21, 2012 at 12:49 pm

      i love the idea of writing the card with recipe and edible gift along with it. very creative and healthy idea. Thanks for sharing it. nice to meet with you.

      Reply
      • memeinge says

        December 29, 2012 at 10:01 pm

        Thanks! So glad you stopped by ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    4. Alexandra says

      December 21, 2012 at 1:36 pm

      I love my cast-iron but have never made cornbread in it- looks delicious! I will have to make it soon!

      Reply
      • memeinge says

        December 22, 2012 at 12:02 pm

        Thanks! I love cornbread and cooking it the skillet makes it even better!

        Reply
    5. Annemarie @ Real Food Real Deals says

      December 21, 2012 at 8:00 pm

      The cornbread mix is a great idea! And I love my cast iron skillets. I use them all the time and appreciate that they belonged to past generations before me.

      Reply
      • memeinge says

        December 22, 2012 at 11:03 am

        Thanks! I have a large one from my grandmother that I like but my small one is new ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    6. serena says

      December 23, 2012 at 3:26 pm

      I adore my cast iron skillet...what an adorable and thoughtful AND healthful gift idea! The cornbread recipe looks delicious too. Your photos are beautiful...Santa is sure to appreciate your cufe package!

      Reply
      • memeinge says

        December 29, 2012 at 10:03 pm

        Thank you so much! I love taking Christmas photos; they are so much more fun to take!

        Reply
    7. Deanna Segrave-Daly says

      December 26, 2012 at 8:44 pm

      OK- now that's a fantastic gift idea (may need to ask Santa for that next year!)

      Reply
      • memeinge says

        December 29, 2012 at 10:03 pm

        Thanks! Hope Santa was good to you this year ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply

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