Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsScreen DoorSouthern Style Cornbread Recipe

Southern Style Cornbread Recipe

Inspired by Screen Door
Time40m
Serves8

w/ jalapeño honey butter

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Ingredients

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Cornbread

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

  2. 2

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.

  3. 3

    Mix Wet Ingredients

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

  4. 4

    Combine Mixtures

    Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Fold in the diced jalapeño.

  5. 5

    Bake the Cornbread

    Pour the batter into a greased 9-inch cast iron skillet or baking dish. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.

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