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Carolina Style Cornbread

Cultural Context

Originating from the Southern United States, Carolina Style Cornbread is a staple in Southern cuisine, often served alongside meals like barbecues and fried chicken. Its slightly sweet flavor and crumbly texture make it a beloved comfort food, often enjoyed in homes and gatherings. Today, variations exist across the South, with some adding ingredients like jalapeños or cheese, showcasing its adaptability in modern cooking.

Southern AmericanUSside
45 min
easy
6 servings
Servings4
1 cup Martha White buttermilk cornmeal mix
1/2 cup self-rising flour
1 teaspoon salt
2 heaping tablespoons dried minced onion
1 can creamed corn
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
bacon grease

buttermilk

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + vinegar

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

1

Get a generous serving of bacon grease and slather it all over a cast iron skillet.

2

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) with the skillet inside to heat it up.

3

In a bowl, combine 1 cup of Martha White buttermilk cornmeal mix and about 1/2 cup of self-rising flour.

4

Add about 1 teaspoon of salt and 2 heaping tablespoons of dried minced onion to the dry ingredients and mix them together.

5

Add a can of creamed corn to the dry mixture.

6

Pour in 1 cup of buttermilk and about 1/2 cup of vegetable oil.

7

Add 3 eggs to the mixture and gently stir until combined.

8

Once the skillet is hot and the bacon grease has melted, pour the batter into the skillet and let it sit for 30 seconds to a minute to sizzle before baking.

9

Bake in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 30 minutes until golden brown.

Cooking Techniques

mixingbaking

Equipment Needed

cast iron skilletmixing bowl

Spice Level:

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Allergens

milkeggswheat

Also Known As

Southern CornbreadCornbread from the Carolinas

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