Peppy Skillet Cornbread Recipe

Name: Peppy Skillet Cornbread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ⅓ cups yellow cornmeal; ⅔ cup flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; ¼ cup brown sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon baking soda; ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 ⅔ cups buttermilk; 4 tablespoons butter, melted; 2 large eggs, lightly beaten; ½ cup diced bell pepper (any color); 1 ½ cups shredded cheese

Servings: persons

1 ⅓ cups yellow cornmeal
⅔ cup flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
¼ cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 ⅔ cups buttermilk
4 tablespoons butter, melted
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
½ cup diced bell pepper (any color)
1 ½ cups shredded cheese

1
Butter a 10-inch cast iron skillet or a round cake pan and place in oven.
2
Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
3
Stir together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, soda, and cayenne in a large bowl.
4
Fold egg mixture (eggs and buttermilk lightly beaten) into cornmeal mixture until combined.
5
Add bell pepper.
6
Pour batter into hot skillet/pan and bake 10 minutes, sprinkle cheese over top and bake 5 more minutes, or until done (toothpick in center comes out clean).
7
Remove from oven and cool 10 minutes.
8
Serve cut in wedges or right out of the pan at the table.

1226

kcal

Calories

108

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 ⅓ cups yellow cornmeal, ⅔ cup flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, ¼ cup brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Peppy Skillet Cornbread falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Peppy Skillet Cornbread

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