This Cast Iron Cornbread is the perfect companion to your chili. This simple and addicting recipe is sweet, crumbly, and moist!

I am on a total Chili-eating kick lately. To be honest, I could (and practically do) eat it every dang day. There are few things that make my chili-eating experience complete, and this Cast Iron Cornbread is officially an essential. Also on my list of needs:

  • Tortilla chips
  • A sprinkle of cheese
  • Sliced Avocado
  • …AND this Cast Iron Cornbread

I am addicted to this sweet, crumbly, and moist companion. It’s a breeze to make, simply combine the ingredients, pour ’em into your seasoned skillet, and bake!

ps If you’re looking for a simple chili recipe to dig into, here’s my current fav!

Here’s what you’ll need

1 cup 1% milk

1 cup corn meal

3/4 cup brown sugar

1 cup whole wheat flour

1 egg

15 oz can corn, drained and rinsed

1/3 cup butter, melted

2 tsp baking powder

 

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 400 F
  2. Stir together corn meal, flour, sugar, and baking powder
  3. Stir together egg, corn, butter, and milk
  4. Combine both mixtures and mix gently just until ingredients are incorporated together
  5. Pour into a seasoned, 12-inch cast iron skillet
  6. Bake for 20-25 minutes

 

This Cast Iron Cornbread is the perfect companion to your chili. This simple and addicting recipe is sweet, crumbly, and moist!

Cast Iron Cornbread

This Cast Iron Cornbread is the perfect companion to your chili. This simple and addicting recipe is sweet, crumbly, and moist!

Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Author: Maddie Augustin
Ingredients
  • 1 cup 1% milk
  • 1 cup corn meal
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 egg
  • 15 oz can corn drained and rinsed
  • 1/3 cup butter melted
  • 2 tsp baking powder
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 400 F
  2. Stir together corn meal, flour, sugar, and baking powder
  3. Stir together egg, corn, butter, and milk
  4. Combine both mixtures and mix gently just until ingredients are incorporated together
  5. Pour into a seasoned, 12-inch cast iron skillet
  6. Bake for 20-25 minutes