Best Skillet Cornbread With Chives Recipes

SKILLET CORN BREAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine flour, cornmeal, baking powder and salt. In another small bowl, whisk the egg, milk and 3 teaspoons oil; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. , Heat remaining oil in a heavy 8-in. skillet over low heat. Pour batter into the hot skillet; cover and cook for 4-5 minutes. Turn and cook 4 minutes longer or until golden brown.

SKILLET CORNBREAD WITH CHIVES

Steps:

• Place a rack in middle of oven and set skillet on rack; preheat to 450°F.
• Meanwhile, whisk cornmeal, sugar (if using), kosher salt, baking powder, and baking soda in a large bowl to combine. Whisk egg and buttermilk in a medium bowl; add to dry ingredients and mix to incorporate.
• Carefully remove skillet from oven, add lard, and swirl in pan to coat. Scrape batter into skillet (it should sizzle around edges on contact). Bake cornbread until top is golden brown and center is firm, 15-20 minutes. Let cool 15 minutes before serving.
• Spread butter over cornbread, top with chives, and sprinkle with sea salt.

CHEDDAR SKILLET CORNBREAD

Steps:

• Place butter in a 10-in. cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet. Place in a 400° oven until melted, 4-6 minutes., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the cornbread mixes, eggs, milk and yogurt until blended. Stir in corn and cheese. Pour into hot skillet. , Bake at 400° until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 20-25 minutes. Cut into wedges., In a small bowl, cream butter and honey. Serve with warm cornbread.

SKILLET CORNBREAD WITH BACON AND CHIVES

Steps:

• In a 10-inch nonstick, oven-proof skillet over medium heat, lay the bacon flat and cook until crispy, 10 to 12 minutes, turning occasionally.
• Drain the bacon on paper towels.
• Pour off and discard all but 2 tablespoons of bacon fat in the skillet.
• In a large bowl combine the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Finely chop the drained bacon and add it to the bowl along with the chives.
• Mix well.
• In another large bowl, combine the eggs, milk, and sour cream.
• Whisk to break up the eggs.
• Pour the milk mixture into the cornmeal mixture.
• Mix with a wooden spoon until well combined.
• Pour the cornbread batter in the skillet with the bacon fat and spread it out evenly.
• Grill over Indirect Medium heat until golden brown around the edges and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 20 to 30 minutes, rotating the pan occasionally for even cooking.
• Allow to cool completely in the skillet. Invert the cornbread onto a cutting board. Cut into wedges.
• Serve at room temperature.

TRADITIONAL SKILLET CORNBREAD

Steps:

• Over low heat, heat a 9-inch cast-iron skillet with a cover. Mix flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, cornmeal, and nonfat dry milk in a large bowl.
• In a small bowl, whisk together egg, 3/4 cup water, and melted butter. Make a well in the center of dry ingredients, and pour the egg mixture into it. Stir until just combined.
• Brush bottom, sides, and inside of skillet lid with vegetable oil; pour in the batter. Cover, and cook over low heat until top feels almost dry, about 35 minutes (check the bottom occasionally to make sure it's not burning; lower heat if necessary). Invert onto the skillet cover; oil pan bottom again. Slide bread back into pan, and cook 5 minutes more, until dry and light brown. Transfer to a plate, let cool slightly, and cut into wedges.