⏱ 30 min total

Skillet Cornbread

Name: Skillet Cornbread
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: ¹⁄₁₆ cup Yellow cornmeal; ¹⁄₁₆ cup All-purpose flour; ³⁄₁₆ tsp Baking powder; ¹⁄₁₆ tsp Baking soda; ¹⁄₁₆ tsp Salt; ⅓ tbsp Granulated sugar; ⅓ tbsp Honey; ⅛ cup Buttermilk; ³⁄₁₆ large Egg; ¹⁄₁₆ cup Sweet corn; ⅔ tbsp Butter; ³⁄₁₆ tbsp Butter

Per 1 serving · 86 g · 12 ingredients

Calories

211

11%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
3.8g
7% of calories
Carbs
26g
47% of calories
Fat
11g
46% of calories

Portion

At a glance

One serving of Skillet Cornbread (86 g) has 211 calories, with 3.8 g of protein, 26 g of carbohydrates and 11 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (47% of calories). Keep an eye on saturated fat, which provides 33% of the daily value.

Per 100 g

246cal

medium energy density

Protein per 100 cal

1.8g

Net carbs

25g

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

12 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Nothing notable

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Vitamin A11%
Riboflavin (B2)11%
Iron12%
Phosphorus14%
Selenium13%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Saturated fat33%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 5 minCook 25 min

1
Preheat your oven to 425°F.
2
In a large bowl, combine the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3
In another bowl, whisk together the melted butter, sugar, and honey. Add the buttermilk and eggs, whisking until combined.
4
Mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until fully combined. Fold in the corn.
5
Place the butter for greasing in a 12-inch oven-safe skillet and heat in the oven for 3-4 minutes until melted.
6
Swirl the melted butter to coat the skillet, then pour in the batter and smooth the top.
7
Bake for 20-25 minutes until the top is lightly browned and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8
Serve the cornbread warm.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (86 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	100 μg	11%
Vitamin C	1 mg	1%
Vitamin D	0.3 μg	2%
Vitamin E	0.4 mg	3%
Vitamin K	1 μg	1%
Thiamine	0.1 mg	9%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.1 mg	11%
Niacin	1 mg	6%
Vitamin B6	0.1 mg	5%
Folate (B9)	27 μg	7%
Vitamin B12	0.2 μg	6%
Pantothenic acid	0.4 mg	7%
Choline	37 mg	7%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	85 mg	8%
Iron	1 mg	12%
Potassium	120 mg	3%
Magnesium	20 mg	5%
Phosphorus	97 mg	14%
Zinc	0.5 mg	4%
Copper	0 mg	5%
Manganese	0.1 mg	5%
Selenium	7 μg	13%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	0.2 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0 g	—
Alpha carotene	7 μg	—
Arginine	0.2 g	—
Aspartic acid	0.3 g	—
Beta carotene	32 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0.1 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0 g	—
Fluoride	2 μg	—
Fructose	3 g	—
Galactose	0.2 g	—
Glucose	3 g	—
Glutamic acid	1 g	—
Glycine	0.1 g	—
Histidine	0.1 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0 g	—
Isoleucine	0.2 g	—
Lactose	0 g	—
Leucine	0.4 g	—
Lycopene	0 μg	—
Lysine	0.2 g	—
Maltose	0.1 g	—
Methionine	0.1 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	3 g	—
Phenylalanine	0.2 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	1 g	—
Proline	0.3 g	—
Retinol	96 μg	—
Serine	0.2 g	—
Starch	1 g	—
Sucrose	4 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	0.1 g	—
Total omega 3	0 g	—
Total omega 6	0.4 g	—
Tryptophan	0 g	—
Tyrosine	0.2 g	—
Valine	0.2 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	0.3 μg	—

Burning 211 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

40min
Walking (3.5 mph)
25min
Cycling (moderate)
18min
Running (6 mph)
30min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Skillet Cornbread?

One serving of Skillet Cornbread (1 serving) has 211 calories, which works out to 246 calories per 100 g. That is about 11% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Skillet Cornbread high in protein?

Not especially. It has 3.8 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 7% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Skillet Cornbread keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 25 g of net carbs and 47% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Skillet Cornbread?

394 mg per serving.

How much sugar is in Skillet Cornbread?

12 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 serving (86 g)

Calories211

% Daily Value*

Total fat 11g	14%
Saturated fat 6.6g	33%
Trans fat 0.4g
Cholesterol 58mg	19%
Sodium 394mg	17%
Total carbohydrate 26g	9%
Dietary fiber 1g	4%
Total sugars 12g
Protein 3.8g

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

How we calculate this

% Daily Values use FDA reference amounts for a 2,000-calorie diet. The calorie split uses 4 kcal/g for protein and carbs and 9 kcal/g for fat. Claims such as “low sodium” follow FDA thresholds for the serving shown.

Our methodology

Updated October 13, 2026 · Not medical advice

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