Looking for a savory cornbread that’s packed with flavor? This Extra Cornbread combines two types of flour with ham, cheese, pickles, and oregano to create a moist, hearty bread that’s perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a side dish. It’s easy to prepare and delicious served warm straight from the oven.

Ingredients

• 1 cup cultured buttermilk
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup cornmeal
• 4 large eggs
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• Salt, to taste
• 5.3 oz cooked ham, diced
• 5.3 oz cheese, diced or shredded
• 3 dill pickles, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, eggs, all-purpose flour, cornmeal, baking powder, and salt until smooth.
3. Fold in the diced ham, cheese, chopped pickles, and oregano.
4. Grease a baking pan well and place it in the oven for a few minutes until hot.
5. Pour the batter into the hot pan.
6. Bake for 30–40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
7. Let cool slightly before slicing and serving.

Servings: 8–10

Traditional Cornbread

Nothing beats a slice of warm homemade cornbread fresh from the oven. This traditional recipe creates a rustic loaf with a crisp golden crust and a soft, hearty interior. It’s the perfect companion to soups, stews, grilled meats, or simply enjoyed warm with butter.

Ingredients

• 2½ cups corn grits (coarse cornmeal)
• Hot water, as needed
• 2½ cups cornmeal
• 2½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 large egg
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• Salt, to taste
• Warm water, as needed
• 1 packet (¼ oz) instant yeast

Instructions

1. Place the corn grits in a large bowl and pour enough hot water over them to create a thick, smooth porridge.
2. Add the cornmeal, all-purpose flour, egg, vegetable oil, and salt.
3. Mix well, adding warm water gradually until the batter becomes pourable but not too thin.
4. Stir in the instant yeast until fully incorporated.
5. Pour the batter into a greased baking pan.
6. Bake in a preheated 435°F oven until a light crust forms on top, about 20 minutes.
7. Drizzle 2 to 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil over the surface.
8. Continue baking until the cornbread is fully cooked and golden brown, about 15–20 minutes more.
9. Serve warm.

Servings: 10–12

Cheese Cornbread

Soft, fluffy, and wonderfully moist, this Cheese Cornbread is a family favorite that’s easy to prepare. Made with corn grits, cheese, yogurt, and sparkling water, it bakes into a beautifully golden loaf that’s perfect alongside grilled meats, roasted vegetables, soups, or enjoyed on its own.

Ingredients

• 4 large eggs
• 2 cups vegetable oil
• 4 cups sparkling water
• 1 cup plain yogurt or cultured buttermilk
• 6 cups corn grits
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 10.6 oz cheese, crumbled or shredded
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• Salt, to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 435°F, then reduce the temperature to 400°F just before baking.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the eggs, vegetable oil, sparkling water, yogurt, corn grits, flour, cheese, baking powder, and salt.
3. Mix until the batter is smooth. It should be fairly thin and pourable, not thick.
4. Pour the batter into a well-greased baking pan.
5. Bake for about 30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is fully set.
6. Allow the cornbread to cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving warm.

Servings: 10–12