Brown Butter Skillet Cornbread
This Brown Butter Skillet Cornbread has crispy golden edges, a moist and tender center, and a delicious buttery flavor. Made from scratch and baked in a cast iron skillet.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 315kcal
Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 1 ¼ cups whole milk
- 3 tbsp honey
- 1 ¼ cups yellow cornmeal/fine ground polenta
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¾ tsp salt
- 8 tbsp unsalted butter browned
- 1 cup fresh or frozen corn kernels
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400℉.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk and honey until combined.
- Add the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Stir until combined and no dry flour remains. Set aside.
- Place the cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add the butter and cook, stirring frequently, until it melts, begins to foam and turns golden brown. Watch so it doesn't burn.
- Carefully swirl the browned butter around the skillet to coat the bottom and sides. Pour most of the butter into the cornbread batter, leaving a thin coating in the skillet. Stir the butter into batter until combined.
- Gently fold in the corn kernels into the batter.
- Pour the batter into the hot skillet and transfer it to the oven. Bake for 22-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cornbread cool in the skillet for 10 minutes before slicing into squares. Serve warm with butter, honey and your favorite meal.
Notes
How to Store Leftover Cornbread
- Room Temperature: Once cooled, store leftover cornbread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
- Refrigerator: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Keep in mind that refrigeration can dry out cornbread.
- Freezer: Wrap individual slices tightly in plastic wrap and place them in the freezer-safe bag or container. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator or at room temperature before reheating.
- Reheating: Warm individual slices in the microwave for 15-20 seconds or until heated through.
Nutrition
Calories: 315kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 15g | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 3g
