Real Southern Cornbread Recipe

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Real Southern Cornbread
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Ingredients:

  • 2 cups cornmeal
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 4 cups buttermilk
  • 1/4 cup corn oil

Directions:

  1. In a large bowl mix together the corn meal, flour, salt, and baking powder.
  2. In a separate bowl mix together the eggs, butter, and buttermilk. Add to the dry ingredients and stir until well blended.
  3. Heat a dry 12 inch cast iron skillet over high heat for 2 minutes. Add corn oil to skillet, swirl oil around to coat bottom and sides. Leave remaining oil in pan. Return to high heat for 1 minute.
  4. Pour the cornbread batter into the skillet and cook on high heat until bubbles start to form in the center. Remove from stove.
  5. Bake in a preheated 400 degree F (200 degree C) oven for 40 to 50 minutes, or until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean. Serve warm.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 389.87 Kcal (1632 kJ)
Calories from fat 217.75 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 24.19g 37%
Cholesterol 36.26mg 12%
Sodium 203.22mg 8%
Potassium 457.11mg 10%
Total Carbs 37.01g 12%
Sugars 4.29g 17%
Dietary Fiber 2.1g 8%
Protein 7.11g 14%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 6%
Iron 1.2mg 6%
Calcium 211.4mg 21%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 249.12 Kcal (1043 kJ)
Calories from fat 139.13 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.46g 37%
Cholesterol 23.17mg 12%
Sodium 129.85mg 8%
Potassium 292.08mg 10%
Total Carbs 23.65g 12%
Sugars 2.74g 17%
Dietary Fiber 1.34g 8%
Protein 4.55g 14%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 6%
Iron 0.7mg 6%
Calcium 135.1mg 21%

* 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

  • 9.4
    Points
  • 11
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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