Italian Cornbread Skillet
This Italian Cornbread Skillet takes the cozy comfort of classic cornbread and gives it a fun Italian twist. A cast iron skillet with golden, cheese-flecked cornbread studded with salami and juicy cherry tomatoes, ready to be sliced and dunked into warm marinara.
Salty salami, sweet cherry tomatoes, and melty mozzarella turn a simple box mix into something that feels like a whole appetizer spread baked into one pan. It comes together with minimal prep and bakes in under 30 minutes, so it is an easy addition to a busy weeknight or a party table. Serving it straight from the cast iron skillet keeps it warm and makes for a rustic, eye-catching presentation.
Helpful Tips
- Preheat your skillet if you can: Warming the cast iron in the oven for a few minutes before adding the batter helps create a crispier, more golden bottom crust.
- Pat the tomatoes dry: Cherry tomatoes release moisture as they bake, so blotting them beforehand helps keep the batter from becoming too wet in the center.
- Warm the marinara before serving: A quick warm up on the stove or in the microwave makes the dipping sauce taste fresher and pairs better with the warm cornbread.
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Italian Cornbread Skillet
This Italian Cornbread Skillet takes the cozy comfort of classic cornbread and gives it a fun Italian twist. A cast iron skillet with golden, cheese-flecked cornbread studded with salami and juicy cherry tomatoes, ready to be sliced and dunked into warm marinara.
Ingredients
- 1 box Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/3 cup butter melted
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup salami chopped
- 3 tablespoons red bell peppers diced
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes quartered
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup Mozzarella cheese shredded
- Marinara sauce optional
Instructions
- Heat oven to 400°F(200°C). Lightly grease a 10-inch cast iron skillet.
- In a bowl, combine the corn muffin mix, milk, butter, and eggs. Whisk to combine. Add the salami, red bell peppers, tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and shredded cheese. Stir to combine.
- Pour batter into the prepared skillet.
- Bake 24 – 26 minutes or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Serve warm with marinara sauce, for dipping.
Nutrition
Calories: 266kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 7gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 73mgSodium: 479mgPotassium: 140mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 584IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 99mgIron: 1mg
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