Custard Cornbread
Custard-filled cornbread bakes with a layer of soft custard in the center, making it delicious and moist. Your family will ask for this sweet cornbread again and again!
Ingredients
For the Batter
- 2 tbsp butter or bacon drippings
- 1 ½ cups cornmeal
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
For the Topping/Custard Layer
- 1 cup milk
Recommended Equipment
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350°F. Put the butter or drippings in a 9-inch square baking pan or a 10-inch iron skillet, then place it in the oven. When the fat is melted and sizzling, carefully remove the pan or skillet to a rack.2 tbsp butter or bacon drippings
- Meanwhile, combine the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl; whisk to blend.1 1/2 cups cornmeal | 1/2 cup all-purpose flour | 1/2 cup granulated sugar | 1 tsp baking soda | 1 tsp salt
- In a separate bowl, whisk 1 cup of milk with the buttermilk and eggs until smooth and well-blended.1 cup buttermilk | 2 large eggs | 1 cup milk
- With a whisk or electric mixer, combine the wet and dry ingredients to make a smooth batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan or skillet, then slowly pour the remaining 1 cup of milk over the batter.1 cup milk
- Bake the custard-filled cornbread for 35 to 45 minutes, until the top is golden brown and the center is firm to the touch. Cool completely in the pan on a rack before slicing.
Nutrition
Calories: 193kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 43mgSodium: 349mgPotassium: 170mgFiber: 2gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 202IUCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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