Old Fashioned Cornbread Recipe

This old fashioned cornbread recipe will become a staple in your home, and after one bite, you'll see why! This cornbread is light and fluffy with a rich buttery flavor. It's delicious and the perfect complement to any meal!

An Easy Southern Cornbread

There's a reason cornbread has stood the test of time and remains an incredible dinnertime staple. I mean, it's so comforting and delicious! With this recipe, I took a traditional skillet cornbread and made it even better by adding two secret ingreidents - cream cheese and sour cream. They make it extra fluffy and give the flavor a little tang to balance out the butteriness. 

Why You'll Love This Recipe

It's easy to make. If you've ever made a recipe that just involves mixing, you have all the skills you need to make this cornbread!

A versatile side. This is one of those sides that can be served with literally anything and everything. I love serving it with soups like my one pot hamburger macaroni soup and comforting meals like my fried chicken without buttermilk. It's also the perfect side for Thanksgiving dinner! 

It's a crowd-pleaser. I've never had anyone turn away this cornbread and all my friends and family who have tried it love it! It's totally kid-approved, too, so you know you have a winner with this recipe. 

Ingredients You'll Need

• Eggs- room temperature.
• All-purpose flour- for the best texture.
• Cornmeal- essential for any cornbread to get that classic flavor.
• Oil- I used vegetable oil, but another neutral oil will work, too.
• Salt- to enhance the flavor.
• Baking soda- helps the cornbread to get nice and fluffy.
• Cream cheese- adds a delicious richness to the flavor.
• Sour cream- a tangy addition that also adds a little moisture.

How To Make Old Fashioned Cornbread

Step 1: Mix the wet ingredients. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Then add the eggs, cream cheese, sour cream, and vegetable oil to a large bowl. Stir everything together until just combined.

Step 2: Mix the dry ingredients. In another bowl, whisk the all-purpose flour, cornmeal, salt, and baking soda.

Step 3: Stir them together. Pour the dry ingredients into the wet ingredient mixture and mix the two together until everything fully combines.

Step 4: Transfer the batter. Grease the surface of a cast iron skillet with the vegetable oil. Then pour the batter evenly into the skillet.

Step 5: Bake and serve. Put the skillet in the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes or until the top is golden brown. Let it cool a little, and then serve warm with some butter or cream cheese.

Tips To Make The Best Recipe

• Make sure to grease the entire surface of the cast iron skillet! You don't want any part of the cornbread to stick. If you don't want to use oil, butter works great too.
• Leave your cream cheese out on the counter for about 15 minutes before preparing this dish. It will mix into your batter much easier if it has had time to soften to room temperature.
• Don't overcook! Check on the cornbread at about the 20-minute mark to see how it's cooking.
• Sweeten up your slice by drizzling some honey on top. Trust me, it's amazing!

How To Store This Cornbread

Room temperature: Wrap the leftovers in plastic wrap and store them in a sealed bag on your kitchen counter for a day or two

In the fridge: To keep it for longer, transfer the wrapped cornbread to an airtight container and keep it in the fridge for up to a week.

In the freezer: To keep it even longer, wrap your cornbread tightly in plastic, pop it into a freezer bag, and freeze for about 3 months.

Reheating: I love putting a slice in the microwave for about 10 seconds and then spreading butter on it. 

More Recipes To Try Next

• Sweet potato cornbread
• Martha White cornbread
• Jiffy jalapeno cornbread
• Sour cream biscuits
• Grit cakes