Easy Homemade Skillet Pumpkin Cornbread Recipe

Last Updated on November 14, 2026 by Mr. B

If you’re looking for a cozy fall side dish that goes with almost everything, this Easy Homemade Skillet Pumpkin Cornbread Recipe is exactly what you need. Whether you eat it plain, dip it, or pair it with greens, chili, soups, and stews, this is the perfect addition to your autumn menu or as a Thanksgiving side dish.

While grabbing a boxed mix might seem easier, making this cornbread from scratch takes just a few extra minutes and delivers a massive upgrade in flavor.

Cut your skillet cornbread into generous squares to serve alongside your favorite fall meals.

Moist on the inside with a nice golden brown crust on the outside, all made in a cast iron skillet!

Easy to make and way better than store bought!

My other cornbread recipe: Easy Homemade Cornbread Recipe

Looking for meals that go great with homemade cornbread? Try these:

Easy Vegetarian Collard Greens Recipe

Slow Cooker Chicken and Sweet Potato Stew

Slow Cooker Fall Harvest Chili Recipe

Try this Pumpkin Crunch Cake Recipe for dessert!

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Easy Homemade Skillet Pumpkin Cornbread Recipe

Bake up the perfect fall side dish with this Easy Homemade Skillet Pumpkin Cornbread Recipe! It is cozy, delicious, and completely from scratch.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 35 minutes mins

Total Time 50 minutes mins

Servings: 8 -10

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Ingredients Method Video

Ingredients

  

• 2 ½ Cups cornmeal
• 1 ½ Cup flour
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• 1 TSP kosher salt
• 4 TSP baking powder
• 1 TSP baking soda
• 1 TSP Cinnamon
• 1 TSP Nutmeg
• ⅔ Cup milk
• 1 Cup heavy cream
• 1 Cup Canned Pumpkin Purée
• 2 eggs lightly beaten
• 1 Stick unsalted butter melted
• 2 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, pumpkin purée, 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 corn bread batter into the skillet.
9. Bake at 375 degrees for 25 minutes.
10. Cool 10 minutes before serving

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