Jul 17 2026
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Skillet Cornbread Recipe

Time40m
Serves8

Maple-Bourbon Butter

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Ingredients

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Cornbread

Maple-Bourbon Butter

Method

Cornbread Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat the Skillet

    Preheat your cast-iron skillet over medium heat and add 2 tablespoons of butter to melt.

  2. 2

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a large bowl, mix together cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.

  3. 3

    Combine Wet Ingredients

    In another bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, and the melted butter.

  4. 4

    Combine Mixtures

    Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.

  5. 5

    Cook the Cornbread

    Pour the batter into the preheated skillet, spread evenly, and cook for about 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Maple-Bourbon Butter Preparation

  1. 6

    Prepare the Butter

    In a small bowl, combine softened unsalted butter, maple syrup, bourbon, and cinnamon. Mix until well combined and creamy.

  2. 7

    Serve

    Serve the cornbread warm with generous dollops of the maple-bourbon butter on top.

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