Mini Skillet Cornbread Recipes

Steps:

• Place four 6 1/2-inch cast-iron skillets in the oven and preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
• Whisk the cornmeal, sugar, baking soda and salt in a large bowl. Add the Parmesan and Cheddar and toss lightly to mix.
• Whisk the buttermilk, melted butter and eggs in a second bowl. Pour into the cornmeal mixture and mix until just combined.
• Carefully remove the skillets from the oven. Divide the remaining 2 tablespoons butter among the skillets and let it melt. Swirl the skillets to coat them with the butter and divide out the batter. Bake the cornbreads until golden on the edges and a tester inserted in the center comes out clean. 14 to 15 minutes. Let cool on a rack.

Steps:

• Place four 3 1/2-inch cast-iron skillets in the oven. Preheat to 425˚ F.
• Make the cornbread: In a medium bowl, combine the cornmeal, granulated sugar, baking powder and salt. In a small bowl, whisk together the eggs, buttermilk, corn and 1/4 cup oil.
• Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until smooth. Using oven mitts or pot holders, take the hot skillets out of the oven. Divide the remaining 1 tablespoon oil between the skillets, quickly tilting the pans so that the oil coats the bottom and sides. Pour the batter evenly into the skillets. The batter will begin sizzling right away.
• Put the skillets in the oven and bake until the cornbread is golden brown and a cake tester inserted into the center comes out clean, 10 to 13 minutes. Remove the hot skillets from the oven and place on a cooling rack to cool slightly.
• While the cornbread bakes, prepare the cinnamon butter: In a medium bowl, mix the butter, cinnamon, confectioners' sugar and almond or vanilla extract with a rubber spatula. Stir until everything is mixed well and is an even color (no streaks).
• Serve the cornbread hot or warm with a dollop of cinnamon butter.