Spicy Skillet Cornbread Recipe

Name: Spicy 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 all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed; 2 tsp. baking powder; 1 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. baking soda; 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper; 1 ⅔ cups low-fat buttermilk; 4 Tbs. unsalted butter, melted; 2 large eggs, lightly beaten; 1/2 cup diced bell pepper; 1 1/2 cups shredded manchego cheese

Servings: persons

1 ⅓ cups yellow cornmeal
⅔ cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
1 ⅔ cups low-fat buttermilk
4 Tbs. unsalted butter, melted
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup diced bell pepper
1 1/2 cups shredded manchego cheese

1
Butter 10-inch cast iron skillet or round cake pan, and place in oven.
2
Preheat oven to 425 F.
3
Stir together cornmeal, flour, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, baking soda, and cayenne pepper in large bowl.
4
Whisk buttermilk and melted butter into eggs in separate bowl.
5
Fold egg mixture into cornmeal mixture until combined.
6
Stir in bell pepper.
7
Pour batter into hot skillet, and bake 10 minutes.
8
Sprinkle cheese over top, and bake 5 minutes more, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
9
Remove from oven, and cool 10 minutes, or until set.
10
Cut into wedges, and serve in pan or on serving plate.

1843

kcal

Calories

178

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed, 2 tsp. baking powder, and more.

Yes, Spicy 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.

Spicy Skillet Cornbread

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