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    Easy Cornbread With Cheese

    Published: March 22, 2018 Updated: June 24, 2020 / By: Dawn | Girl Heart Food 58 Comments

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    Slice of cornbread with a dab of butter and honey over top.

    Skillet cornbread with cheese? Oh yeah! This skillet cornbread recipe is made with both cornmeal and corn kernels and lots of cheese! It’s the perfect side with chili or your favourite soup for dunking.

    Slice of cornbread with a dab of butter and honey over top.

    Hi friends!

    We are officially into spring! Earlier this week, I shared a meatless three bean chili with you all. I promised a sidekick to go with it so today I’m bringing you a re-shoot of a delicious recipe I shared in 2015.

    I absolutely love corn as is, but have in a bread recipe? Sold! This recipe is extra corny (hehe), not only from cornmeal, but also from corn kernels. Plus, it can be prepped in about 10 minutes!

    Unless you have a recipe for cornbread from your grandmother passed down for generations, this is the only recipe you will need, it’s that good. I love anything cooked in a cast iron pan! I think that’s what makes this one so special.

    Ingredients Needed

    Like most of the recipes you’ll find on Girl Heart Food, this recipe uses simple, wholesome ingredients and is ultra easy to prepare.

    It has some basic ingredients that you probably have on hand (which is always a bonus, if you ask me):

    • Flour
    • Cornmeal
    • Milk
    • Cream
    • Eggs
    • Butter
    • Cheddar
    • Corn kernels
    • Oil
    • Green onion
    • Baking powder
    • Salt, sugar and cayenne pepper
    Ingredients for a skillet cornbread recipe on a marble board.

    How To Make It

    For this classic comfort food recipe, you basically mix up the dry ingredients, then the wet and combine the two into a preheated cast-iron skillet (generously doused in butter and some oil).

    1. Preheat oven and place cast iron skillet in there to get nice n hot!
    2. In a bowl, whisk together the milk, cream, melted butter, cheddar, eggs, onion and corn kernels.
    3. In another bowl, whisk together flour, cornmeal, sugar, salt, baking powder and cayenne pepper.
    4. Mix together the flour mixture with the milk mixture, stirring to combine.
    5. Carefully remove the hot skillet from the oven and swirl in some butter and oil.
    6. Once butter is melted pour in batter.
    7. Bake until cooked through.

    Full details are in the recipe card below.

    Can I Make Cornbread Muffins Instead?

    Absolutely! I’ve definitely done this before and it’s great when you’re having a get together with a lot of people. Everyone gets their only little muffin for dunking.

    If you are opting to make muffins instead of a skillet, skip the step where you put the pan in the oven.

    Instead, line a muffin tin (you will need 2) with liners, spray with baking spray and bake for about 18 to 22 minutes (check on after 18 minutes). 

    The cornbread muffins are done when a wooden toothpick inserted comes out clean of wet batter. Let cool a little before digging in. You’ll yield roughly 18 muffins.

    Slice of cornbread with a dab of butter over top.

    Recipe Variations

    • Mix in some marinated or fresh jalapeno pepper to taste instead of cayenne pepper.
    • Crumbled feta is a delicious addition to this cornbread.
    Spoon drizzling honey over a slice of cornbread.

    What To Serve With Cornbread

    Pretty much anything, really! But my favourites to serve with cornbread are comfort food classics, especially chili, soup and beans. These are delicious with this skillet cornbread recipe:

    • Turkey Quinoa Chili
    • Easy White Chicken Chili
    • Homemade Baked Beans With Bacon
    • Smoky Baked Black Beans
    • Maple Bacon Chili

    If you make this recipe for cornbread with cheese, be sure to leave a comment below!

    This recipe was originally published in 2015 but has been updated.

    Slice of cornbread with a dab of butter and honey over top.

    Easy Cornbread With Cheese

    Dawn | Girl Heart Food
    Skillet cornbread with cheese? Oh yeah! This skillet cornbread recipe is made with both cornmeal and corn kernels and lots of cheese!  It's the perfect side with chili or your favourite soup for dunking!
    5 from 20 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 40 mins
    Total Time 50 mins
    Course Side Dish
    Servings 8 servings
    Calories 495 kcal
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    Ingredients
     

    • 1 cup milk, 2% milk fat or higher
    • ½ cup heavy cream (whipping cream)
    • 5 tablespoons unsalted melted butter, divided (¼ cup plus 1 tablespoon)
    • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
    • 1 cup crumbled feta cheese, optional
    • 3 large eggs
    • 2 stalks green onion, chopped
    • 1 cup corn kernels, frozen, canned or fresh
    • 1 cup all-purpose flour
    • 1 cup cornmeal
    • 1 teaspoon sugar
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 1.5 tablespoons baking powder
    • ¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
    • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
    • Butter, garnish to taste (optional)
    • Honey, garnish to taste (optional)

    Instructions

    • Preheat to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and put a 10-inch cast-iron pan in there to get nice and hot. 
    • Meanwhile, in a bowl, whisk together the milk, cream, butter (4 tablespoons or ¼ cup, melted), cheddar, crumbled feta (if using), eggs, green onion and corn.
    • In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cornmeal, sugar, salt, baking powder and cayenne pepper. Add the flour mixture to the milk mixture and stir well to combine.
    • Carefully remove the hot cast iron pan from the oven; add remaining 1 tablespoon of butter and 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil and swirl around until the butter is melted.
    • Pour in the cornbread mixture. It'll bubble a bit around the sides.
    • Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until cooked through and golden (a wooden toothpick inserted into the cornbread should come out clean of wet batter). 
    • Serve with a dab of butter and drizzle of honey (if desired). Enjoy!

    Nutrition (estimate only)

    Nutrition Facts
    Easy Cornbread With Cheese
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    495
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    32
    g
    49
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    20
    g
    125
    %
    Cholesterol
     
    158
    mg
    53
    %
    Sodium
     
    580
    mg
    25
    %
    Potassium
     
    475
    mg
    14
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    35
    g
    12
    %
    Fiber
     
    3
    g
    13
    %
    Sugar
     
    4
    g
    4
    %
    Protein
     
    18
    g
    36
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    1057
    IU
    21
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    2
    mg
    2
    %
    Calcium
     
    455
    mg
    46
    %
    Iron
     
    2
    mg
    11
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
    Based on 1 serving.
    Nutrition information provided is an estimate only.

    Nutrition information is provided as a courtesy and should be considered an estimate only. Ingredients can vary and Girl Heart Food makes no guarantees to the accuracy of this information. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

    A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.

    Keyword cheesy cornbread, cornbread muffins, skillet cornbread, skillet cornbread recipe

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    If you do make this recipe, thank you!! It would mean so much if you could leave a comment below. Love to know how you enjoyed it, and it helps other readers too!

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Katie Crenshaw

      March 28, 2018 at 6:49 am

      5 stars
      We love our cornbread in the South… It is a beloved staple. Adding in the cheese and corn makes this bread look fantastic! I will have to make this with our next Sunday dinner.

      Reply
      • Girl Heart Food

        March 28, 2018 at 1:25 pm

        Yay! Hope you like it, Katie! Thanks so much 🙂 XOXO

        Reply
    2. Sarah

      March 27, 2018 at 10:22 am

      5 stars
      Oh my gosh- this is how my mom makes cornbread. I want a huge piece and a bowl of beans!

      Reply
      • Girl Heart Food

        March 28, 2018 at 1:22 pm

        Wish I could send ya some 🙂

        Reply
    3. Marlee

      March 27, 2018 at 1:18 am

      5 stars
      I love everything about this cornbread! Now to hav some chili along with it!

      Reply
    4. Karen (Back Road Journal)

      March 26, 2018 at 5:26 pm

      There is nothing better to accompany a bowl of chili than a wedge of cornbread. Yours sounds terrific.

      Reply
      • Girl Heart Food

        March 26, 2018 at 8:25 pm

        Definitely 😉 Thanks Karen!

        Reply
    5. [email protected] the Chicken Coop

      March 26, 2018 at 12:09 am

      5 stars
      This cornbread does look super delicious! Can you believe I’ve never made a cornbread in a skillet before? I know! What’s going on here! It’s time to get baking in a skillet!

      Reply
      • Girl Heart Food

        March 26, 2018 at 9:39 am

        Now is the time to start 😉 Thank you Kathy!

        Reply
    6. Melanie Anne Christensen

      March 24, 2018 at 9:33 pm

      mmm–cornbread is the BEST!! Your recipe and pictures look fantastic!!

      Reply
      • Girl Heart Food

        March 25, 2018 at 2:53 pm

        Thank you so much!!

        Reply
    7. Janice Lawandi

      March 23, 2018 at 2:52 pm

      This looks fantastic! I am a sucker for cornbread, and now you’ve gone and added cheese so I’m feeling like I want to scarf down the whole thing… Yum! I bet preheating the skillet in the oven yields a nice crispy edge.

      Reply
      • Girl Heart Food

        March 23, 2018 at 4:20 pm

        Thank you Janice! I can’t blame ya there 😉 It really does make a difference preheating the pan. Have a wonderful weekend 🙂

        Reply
    8. Kevin O'Leary

      March 23, 2018 at 12:09 pm

      I’m going to need some cornbread to enjoy with your chili recipe! I also love how the cast iron pan gives crispy edges to the cornbread. So good!

      Reply
      • Girl Heart Food

        March 23, 2018 at 4:07 pm

        Yes!! Hope you try both, Kevin! Cast iron really makes all the difference, doesn’t it? Thank you!

        Reply
    9. Christina

      March 23, 2018 at 12:02 pm

      Now I’m craving fried chicken and corn bread. Correction… THIS cornbread! I adore corn, it’s a staple in my kitchen once it’s in season. This recipe screams potluck or any time party! I’m going to host a party this summer for my dog park friends and this recipe would be excellent to share!

      Reply
      • Girl Heart Food

        March 23, 2018 at 3:59 pm

        So happy to hear that, Christina!! Love corn too! Hope you enjoy this one as much as I do 😉 Cheers to a wonderful weekend!

        Reply
    10. maria

      March 23, 2018 at 10:38 am

      5 stars
      I absolutely love anything made with cornmeal and this recipe is just calling out my name. Can’t wait to try it! Thanks for sharing ♥

      Reply
      • Girl Heart Food

        March 23, 2018 at 3:11 pm

        Yay! Hope you get a chance to give it a try! Thanks Maria 🙂

        Reply
    11. Cathy

      March 23, 2018 at 10:36 am

      5 stars
      I’m a fan of cast iron skillets, too! I love that this is baked in one. With that cream, butter, and cheese in there, it must be delicious!

      Reply
      • Girl Heart Food

        March 23, 2018 at 3:10 pm

        Thanks Cathy!! Me too! Happy Friday 🙂

        Reply
    12. Joyce

      March 23, 2018 at 9:10 am

      Yum! I keep meaning to make corn bread in the cast iron! Have to try this recipe!

      Reply
      • Girl Heart Food

        March 23, 2018 at 9:43 am

        Thank Joyce! It’s really yummy 🙂 Hope you get to try it out soon.

        Reply
    13. Adina

      March 23, 2018 at 9:00 am

      What a beautiful texture, it make me want to grab a piece of the cornbread!

      Reply
      • Girl Heart Food

        March 23, 2018 at 9:42 am

        Thank you Adina 🙂 Wish I could share!

        Reply
    14. Ben|Havocinthekitchen

      March 23, 2018 at 12:21 am

      5 stars
      I love polenta with lots of cheese, but I’ve never made cornbread, and I feel I’m missing a lot. This one looks fantastic. Would love to have some with butter…or honey…or better both.

      Reply
      • Girl Heart Food

        March 23, 2018 at 9:42 am

        Thank you Ben! Hope you get a chance to try this one out soon…definitely a good idea with both honey and butter 😉

        Reply
    15. Miriam

      March 22, 2018 at 6:39 pm

      Tried to make cornbread for the first time a couple of weeks ago but it was way too dry – yours looks so moist & delicious! Need to give it another try using your recipe – especially like the additional cheese :-). Have a lovely weekend, Dawn!

      Reply
      • Girl Heart Food

        March 23, 2018 at 9:41 am

        Hope you like it, Miriam! It’s a favourite around here and it’s so quick to put together 🙂 Have a lovely weekend too! XO

        Reply
    16. Andrea @ Cooking with Mamma C

      March 22, 2018 at 4:17 pm

      5 stars
      Would you believe I’ve never made cornbread in a cast iron skillet?! I own one and everything. I really need to try this!

      Reply
      • Girl Heart Food

        March 23, 2018 at 9:40 am

        You should try it! It’s really yummy, if I do say so 😉 Thanks Andrea!

        Reply
    17. Veena Azmanov

      March 22, 2018 at 4:00 pm

      5 stars
      What a delicious Cheesy Skillet Cornbread! I simply cannot wait to try it! Very interesting combination of ingredients. I am saving this recipe for later.

      Reply
      • Girl Heart Food

        March 23, 2018 at 9:40 am

        Thank you Veena! Hope you enjoy it 🙂

        Reply
    18. Kim Beaulieu

      March 22, 2018 at 3:47 pm

      5 stars
      This is seriously gorgeous. I’m a sucker for cornbread cooked in a cast iron skillet.

      Reply
    19. melve

      March 22, 2018 at 3:19 pm

      5 stars
      Cheese is always my favorite. And knowing this Cheesy cornbread? I can’t wait to try it. Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
    20. Tracy | Baking Mischief

      March 22, 2018 at 2:49 pm

      5 stars
      You know I was drooling over this cornbread on Instagram yesterday. Excited to get to see the recipe! It’s total chili weather here this week, and I think I need to make a big pot and some of this cornbread to go with!!

      Reply
    21. Claudia Lamascolo

      March 22, 2018 at 2:48 pm

      oh this will go great with my chili tonight!

      Reply
    22. Catherine

      March 22, 2018 at 2:18 pm

      I love cornbread and this skillet version is fabulous! It looks so beautiful…I love that golden color. Pinning for later!

      Reply
    23. Marissa

      March 22, 2018 at 2:06 pm

      5 stars
      I love all of those crispy edges you get with skillet cornbread and love that you’ve added cheese! I don’t think I’ve ever tried cornbread with cheese in it but, clearly, that needs to change!

      Reply
    24. David @ Spiced

      March 22, 2018 at 1:45 pm

      I absolutely love cornbread…and a cast iron skillet is THE way to go for a delicious loaf of cornbread. Loving the addition of actual corn here. And cheese, of course. (But the cheese part is pretty obvious, right?) This sounds like a great recipe to make for a cold weekend indoors. Yum!

      Reply
    25. Milena

      March 22, 2018 at 1:10 pm

      5 stars
      I love corn bread. Paired with beer. The cheese only makes it better:) Extra butter for me, please! Pinned.

      Reply
      • Girl Heart Food

        March 23, 2018 at 9:39 am

        You got it 😉 Love butter too! Thanks Milena!

        Reply
    26. Leanne | Crumb Top Baking

      March 22, 2018 at 12:03 pm

      5 stars
      Love quick and easy side dishes! Especially one that pairs so nicely with chili! That’s the ultimate comfort food combo! And I totally agree with you Dawn! Love using my cast iron pan. It’s so versatile, and cooks everything so evenly! Have a great end of week!

      Reply
      • Girl Heart Food

        March 23, 2018 at 9:39 am

        It sure is! Thanks Leanne! Happy Friday to ya 🙂

        Reply
    27. Kelsie | the itsy-bitsy kitchen

      March 22, 2018 at 11:52 am

      Well you had me at cheesy. And you kept me with cornbread! WHYYYY is that stuff so good? I guess because it’s corn and bread :). This looks fabulous and I love that it’s baked in a skillet. Have a great weekend, Dawn!

      Reply
      • Girl Heart Food

        March 23, 2018 at 9:38 am

        Haha…gets me every time too 😉 Thanks Kelsie! Have a great weekend too 🙂

        Reply
    28. Jacqueline Debono

      March 22, 2018 at 11:36 am

      5 stars
      This cornbread looks absolutely wonderful! I love the idea of baking in a cast iron skillet. Brilliant! Have to try it!

      Reply
      • Girl Heart Food

        March 23, 2018 at 9:38 am

        Thank you Jacqueline! I try to use my cast iron skillet whenever I can 😉

        Reply
    29. Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen

      March 22, 2018 at 11:13 am

      5 stars
      Yay for cheesy cornbread with a side of chili Dawn! We got 10 inches of snow yesterday, so this and your chili would be the perfect meal to keep us warm! Love it! Pinned and can’t wait to try!

      Reply
      • Girl Heart Food

        March 23, 2018 at 9:37 am

        Oh no! Hope you get a chance to try this one soon. The snow will be gone before you know it 😉 Happy Friday! XO

        Reply
    30. Amy Nash

      March 22, 2018 at 10:55 am

      5 stars
      I love cornbread so much and your recipe is so, so good! The corn kernels in it are what really get me every time! Yummy! And it’s so fun to bake it in a cast iron skillet for beautiful presentation and a wonderful crust!

      Reply
      • Girl Heart Food

        March 23, 2018 at 9:37 am

        Thank you Amy!! Love adding actual corn kernels, really gives it extra corny flavour, ya know?

        Reply
    31. [email protected]

      March 22, 2018 at 10:43 am

      5 stars
      Cheesy cornbread? Are you kidding me?! I’ve never had cheese in my cornbread! Have I been living under a rock? This sounds and looks absolutely deee-vine! Perfect with a big bowl of chili! Have a fabulous weekend, my friend! XOXO

      Reply
      • Girl Heart Food

        March 23, 2018 at 9:36 am

        Hahaha! Now is the time to try it 😉 Thanks Annie! Have a wonderful weekend too! XOXO

        Reply
    32. Jennifer @ Seasons and Suppers

      March 22, 2018 at 8:56 am

      5 stars
      There’s a whole lot of deliciousness going on in this skillet! Love cornbread and this one looks perfect 🙂

      Reply
      • Girl Heart Food

        March 23, 2018 at 8:37 am

        Thank you Jennifer! Me too 🙂 Happy Friday!

        Reply
    33. karrie @ Tasty Ever After

      November 24, 2015 at 5:01 pm

      I could and would eat this whole pan all by myself! #nosharing 🙂

      Reply
      • Girl Heart Food

        November 24, 2015 at 9:25 pm

        I completely agree with you! No shame, either!

        Reply

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