Skillet Ham and Cheddar Cornbread

iron-skillet-ham-cheddar-cornbread-recipe

Course Bread, Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword iron-skillet-ham-cheddar-cornbread

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 30

Resting time 5

Total Time 55

Servings pieces

Calories 414kcal

Author Melissa Sperka

Ingredients

2 Tbsp solid vegetable shortening
1 cup plain white cornmeal
1 cup all purpose flour
3 Tbsp sugar
1 Tbsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1 3/4 cups buttermilk
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs
1 cup small diced ham
1 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese divided
1 cup whole kernel sweet corn
4 chopped green onions

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425°F. Place 2 tablespoons of solid vegetable shortening into a 10 inch cast iron skillet and set it into the oven to preheat and melt the shortening.
In a medium mixing bowl, sift together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, garlic and onion powders.
In a separate bowl, whisk together buttermilk, vegetable oil and eggs until combined.
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix together until all of the dry ingredients are fully moistened.
Next, add ham, 1 cup of shredded sharp cheddar cheese, corn and green onions to the batter. Mix well.
Remove the skillet from the oven and swirl the melted shortening around the pan coating the bottom and sides completely. Discard any excess.
Pour the batter into the hot skillet and spread evenly. Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese on top.
Place into the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean.
Rest for 5 minutes before cutting and serving.

Notes

The process of preheating the cast iron skillet gives the cornbread an incredibly crunchy and delicious crust. If you don't have a cast iron skillet, you can use a square 8x8 inch baking dish or a deep dish 9 inch pie plate.

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