Delicious Southern Cornbread

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Nothing is easier and tastes better with eggs and country ham than good Southern cornbread. If you can find sorghum molasses, use it instead of the honey in this recipe.

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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil

  • 1 cup self-rising cornmeal

  • ¾ cup buttermilk

  • 1 egg

  • 1 tablespoon honey

  • 1 tablespoon self-rising cornmeal

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). In an 8 inch cast iron skillet, heat vegetable oil over low heat.

  2. In a medium bowl, mix together cornmeal, buttermilk, egg and honey. Carefully stir in the hot oil. Sprinkle skillet with remaining 1 tablespoon corn meal. Spoon mixture into skillet.

  3. Bake in preheated oven for 22 minutes, or until firm. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

154 Calories
7g Fat
21g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 154
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g 9%
Saturated Fat 1g 6%
Cholesterol 24mg 8%
Sodium 378mg 16%
Total Carbohydrate 21g 7%
Dietary Fiber 2g 5%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 3g 6%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 60mg 5%
Iron 1mg 7%
Potassium 44mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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