Easy Homemade Cornbread Recipe

Last Updated on October 24, 2026 by Mr. B

This Easy Homemade Cornbread Recipe is a moist, golden side dish that will make you ditch the box brands for good! Made completely from scratch, this versatile bread pairs perfectly with everything from hearty stews and BBQ to a pot of greens.

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Whether you’re serving it warm with butter and jam for breakfast, dipping it in soup for lunch, or adding it to your Thanksgiving menu, this simple recipe is guaranteed to take your meals to the next level.

Looking for more side dishes? Try these:

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How To Make Cornbread From Scratch

Easy Homemade Cornbread Recipe

Ditch the boxed stuff with this easy homemade cornbread recipe! Moist, made from scratch, and the ultimate side dish for BBQ or Thanksgiving.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Servings: 16 -20

Ingredients Method Video

Ingredients

  

• 2 ½ Cups cornmeal
• 1 ½ Cup flour
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• 2 TSP salt
• 4 TSP baking powder
• 1 TSP baking soda
• 1 Cup milk
• 2 Cups heavy cream
• 2 eggs lightly beaten
• 1 Stick unsalted butter melted
• 1 TBSP Butter

Method

 

1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees & place cast iron skillet in oven to heat.
2. In a large bowl or mixer, combine dry ingredients.
3. Add milk, cream, eggs and mix.
4. Add melted butter and mix.
5. Remove the skillet from the oven.
6. Reduce oven temperature to 375 degrees.
7. Butter skillet with the TBSP of unmelted butter.
8. Pour cornbread batter into the skillet.
9. Bake at 375 degrees for 25 minutes.
10. Cool 10 minutes before serving.

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