Cast Iron Skillet Cornbread - Southern Style - No flour or sugar.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a subtle flavor and is dairy-free.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories while still providing flavor.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories, while water keeps it budget-friendly.

jalapeños

🥗Healthier: bell peppers

💰Cheaper: canned green chilies

Bell peppers reduce heat, while canned chilies are often less expensive.

Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C) and place a 10-inch cast iron skillet inside to heat.

In a bowl, combine 2.25 cups of cornmeal, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, and 0.75 teaspoon of salt.

Mix the dry ingredients together.

In another bowl, combine 1 cup of buttermilk and 2 eggs, mixing them together.

Remove the hot skillet from the oven and add 1/4 cup of vegetable oil, letting it heat for about a minute.

Melt 1/4 cup of butter in the hot oil.

Pour the melted butter and oil mixture into the buttermilk and egg mixture, then mix well.

Pour the combined wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.

Return the mixture to the hot skillet and bake for about 15 minutes.

Check for doneness by poking with a knife; if it comes out clean, it's ready.

Let cool for a few minutes before slicing.

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