3 2 1 Cornbread
Meet your new go-to comfort food with this easy and delicious '3 2 1 Cornbread' recipe! Perfectly golden and full of classic, buttery flavor, this cornbread gets its name from its clever balance of simple pantry staples—cornmeal, flour, and sugar—blended with creamy milk, melted butter, and a single egg. Prepared in just 10 minutes and baked to perfection in under half an hour, this quick bread is a versatile side dish that pairs beautifully with hearty chili, barbecue, or a drizzle of honey for a sweet twist. Whether baked in a traditional cast iron skillet for rustic charm or a convenient baking dish, the moist, tender crumb and subtle sweetness will make this recipe a household favorite. Perfect for busy weeknights or laid-back family dinners, '3 2 1 Cornbread' is as easy to make as it is to love.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups Cornmeal
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 0.33 cup Sugar
- 1 tablespoon Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Milk
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large Egg
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease an 8x8-inch baking dish or a 9-inch cast iron skillet.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cornmeal, all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Stir until evenly mixed.
In a separate medium-sized bowl, whisk together the milk, melted butter, and egg until well blended.
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring with a spatula or wooden spoon until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; the batter should be slightly lumpy.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish or skillet, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove the cornbread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Serve warm with butter, honey, or your favorite topping.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2901 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 122.1 g | 157% | |
| Saturated Fat | 67.5 g | 338% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 500 mg | 167% | |
| Sodium | 2763 mg | 120% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 414.2 g | 151% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.2 g | 90% | |
| Total Sugars | 80.0 g | ||
| Protein | 49.4 g | 99% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.0 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 379 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 14.6 mg | 81% | |
| Potassium | 1032 mg | 22% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
