Skillet Honey Cornbread

A slice of this slightly sweet, honey-infused Skillet Honey Cornbread is the perfect side for almost any meal. Cornbread pairs beautifully with countless Southern dishes and, much like buttermilk biscuits, it’s considered one of the staple breads of the South. Serve it piping hot straight from the oven with a pat of sweet cream butter for a truly heavenly bite.

Ingredients to Make Skillet Honey Cornbread Recipe

It’s a well known fact that buttermilk biscuits and cornbread are considered the house breads of the South. They’ve been served at Southern tables for eons. You just can’t go wrong with a pan of hot cornbread to accompany a bowl of pinto beans, your favorite soup, green beans and potatoes, or scooped and fried in a hot cast iron skillet to make individual griddle cakes. This Honey Cornbread is ever so slightly sweet thanks to the addition of honey, giving the batter a slightly delicate texture and tender crumb, that makes it super delicious.

Checkout this quick list of ingredients you’ll need to make Sweet Honey Cornbread: (Scroll down for the full printable recipe card.)

• Cornmeal – Plain yellow cornmeal. This is cornmeal with no leavening agents added.
• Flour – All purpose flour. All purpose is also plain flour meaning there is no leavening.
• Honey – You can use your favorite flavor or brand of honey.
• Butter – You can use salted or unsalted butter.
• Leavening – Baking powder and salt give lift to the cornbread batter.
• Milk – Whole buttermilk or low fat buttermilk, preferably not fat free.
• Whole Eggs – Large eggs bind the batter.
• Oil – Vegetable or canola oil for moisture.

Do You Put Sugar in Southern Cornbread?

If you want to start a spirited debate in the South, ask if there should be sugar in cornbread. Naturally, everyone has their own personal preferences. While I do love a savory cornbread, I’ve got nothing against a recipe that includes a little sugar or honey for sweetness. In fact, I’m an equal opportunity cornbread fan, no debate required. The bottom line is, savory cornbread is classic and by far the most popular, but you can find many varieties of cornbread that feature meats like bacon, fresh corn, shredded cheese, seasonings, fresh herbs and more. Add this delicious and simple homemade honey skillet cornbread to your dinner rotation and enjoy a taste of the South in your mouth.

How to Make the Best Skillet Honey Cornbread Recipe

• Heat Oven and Prepare the Skillet – Preheat the oven to 400°F. Place the butter into a 10-inch cast iron skillet and into the oven while it preheats, to melt. You can also use a 9-inch baking pan.
• Dry Ingredients – In a mixing bowl use a whisk to sift together the flour, cornmeal, baking powder and salt.
• Wet Ingredients – In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, eggs, honey and oil.
• Combine – Add the wet ingredients to the cornmeal mixture, stir to combine.
• Remove Skillet from the Oven -Swirl the melted butter to coat the sides and bottom of the skillet, then pour the batter into the hot skillet.
• Oven – Bake per the cook time in the recipe until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes back clean.
• Serve – Serve skillet cornbread with butter and a drizzle of honey.

Kitchen Equipment to Make Honey Skillet Cornbread

• One 10-inch skillet or 9-inch square cake pan.
• Large bowl and medium bowl.
• Balloon whisk.
• Measuring cups and measuring spoons.
• Large rubber spatula.

Recipe Variations, Tips and Substitutions

• Cheese – You could add one cup of shredded cheddar cheese, pepper jack cheese or colby jack cheese to the batter for a cheesy flavor.
• Fresh Herbs – You could add fresh chives or finely chopped green onions to expand the flavor profile.
• Cornbread Muffins – You could bake this cornbread batter in a standard size muffin pan to make corn muffins. Fill the wells around 2/3 full and check them for doneness at 18-20 minutes.
• Make Your Own Buttermilk – If buttermilk isn’t something you typically have on hand, you can make your own. To every one cup of whole milk add 1 tablespoon of vinegar or lemon juice. Let stand for 5-10 minutes, then stir and proceed with the recipe.
• Use Any Oven Safe Skillet or Pan – I bake this cornbread in a cast iron skillet and I highly recommend that you do the same. That said, if you don’t have a cast iron skillet, you can use any similar size oven safe skillet or 9-inch square baking pan.
• How to Serve Sweet Cornbread – No matter the occasion, this homemade cornbread recipe is a delicious side dish to serve with a variety or meals. Enjoy it with Southern fried chicken, stews, a bowl of pinto beans, taco soup or a big bowl of Texas style chili, or any of your favorite Southern entrées for supper.

Storage and Leftovers

• Leftovers: Store leftover honey cornbread tightly wrapped in aluminum foil at room temperature for up to 2 days or chilled in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• Reheating: Reheat leftover cornbread in single pieces in the microwave and serve slathered with sweet cream butter and honey.
• Freezer: You can freeze leftover cornbread wrapped in plastic wrap and aluminum foil for up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge and reheat just before serving.

More Cornbread Recipes to Make

• Jalapeno Pepper Jack Cornbread will bring the heat to a simple bowl of beans.
• Stuffed Mexican Cornbread is practically a meal itself stuffed with seasoned taco seasoned ground beef.
• Broccoli Cheese Cornbread recipe will have the kiddos eating their vegetables and loving it!
• Turn leftover pork into this Pulled Pork Stuffed Cornbread recipe.
• Ham and Cheddar Cornbread turns holiday ham into a delicious round to meal.
• You may also like this recipe for Honey White Bread from Food Network.

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Helpful Kitchen Items:

• Skillet
• Measuring Set
• Kitchen Utensils
• Knives and Chopping Board