Breakfast Fried Cornbread

Transform your mornings with this irresistible Breakfast Fried Cornbread, a Southern-inspired twist on classic comfort food. Made with a perfect blend of cornmeal, fluffy all-purpose flour, and a touch of sweetness from granulated sugar, these crisp-edged cornbread rounds are pan-fried to golden perfection. The addition of creamy buttermilk and melted butter ensures a tender, moist interior, while the quick 10-minute prep time makes this dish ideal for busy mornings. Serve these warm, pancake-like cornbread patties with a dollop of butter, a drizzle of syrup, or your favorite jam for a hearty, flavor-packed breakfast. Whether you’re craving something sweet, savory, or somewhere in between, this fried cornbread recipe is guaranteed to satisfy!

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Cornmeal
• 0.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.75 cup Buttermilk
• 1 large Egg
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter (melted)
• 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil (for frying)

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Whisk until evenly mixed.

Step 2

In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, egg, and melted butter until fully combined.

Step 3

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing; the batter should be slightly lumpy.

Step 4

Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil.

Step 5

Once the oil is hot, drop in 1/4 cup portions of the batter into the skillet, flattening each slightly with the back of a spoon to form small pancake-like shapes.

Step 6

Cook each cornbread round for 2-3 minutes on one side or until the edges start to set and the bottoms turn golden brown.

Step 7

Flip the rounds carefully and cook for another 2-3 minutes on the other side until fully cooked through and crisp on the outside.

Step 8

Remove the fried cornbread from the skillet and place it on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.

Step 9

Repeat the process with the remaining batter, adding more oil to the skillet as needed.

Step 10

Serve the fried cornbread warm with your favorite toppings, such as butter, syrup, or jam.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	587.2 grams (587.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1707

Total Fat 72.50g	93%
Saturated Fat 25.10g	126%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.30g
Cholesterol 302mg	101%
Sodium 1947mg	85%
Total Carbohydrate 241.20g	88%
Dietary Fiber 16.20g	58%
Total Sugars 35.40g
Protein 33.10g	66%

Vitamin D 149IU	745%
Calcium 254mg	20%
Iron 9mg	51%
Potassium 672mg	14%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 37.3%

Protein: 7.6%

Carbs: 55.1%