Alden's Grandmother's Cornbread Recipe

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Alden's Grandmother's Cornbread
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Directions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
  2. Place the bacon grease in a 10-inch black cast iron skillet and swirl to coat the sides and bottom evenly.
  3. Place skillet in the oven to heat.
  4. In a bowl, combine the cornmeal, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and pepper and mix well.
  5. In a small bowl, combine the buttermilk, egg, and melted butter.
  6. Add to dry ingredients and stir just to combine.
  7. Remove the hot skillet from the oven, carefully swirl to evenly distribute hot grease, and quickly pour the cornmeal batter into the skillet.
  8. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until firm and golden brown on top.
  9. Let sit for 5 minutes, then turn out onto a cutting board.
  10. Cut into wedges and serve hot with butter on the side.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 359.72 Kcal (1506 kJ)
Calories from fat 202.36 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 22.48g 35%
Cholesterol 71.35mg 24%
Sodium 597.43mg 25%
Potassium 257.18mg 5%
Total Carbs 34.72g 12%
Sugars 3.47g 14%
Dietary Fiber 2.88g 12%
Protein 6.3g 13%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 4%
Iron 1.4mg 8%
Calcium 99.1mg 10%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 271.33 Kcal (1136 kJ)
Calories from fat 152.63 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16.96g 35%
Cholesterol 53.82mg 24%
Sodium 450.63mg 25%
Potassium 193.98mg 5%
Total Carbs 26.19g 12%
Sugars 2.62g 14%
Dietary Fiber 2.17g 12%
Protein 4.75g 13%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 4%
Iron 1.1mg 8%
Calcium 74.7mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 8.5
    Points
  • 10
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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