Healthy Recipes Healthy Bread Recipes Healthy Quick Bread Recipes Healthy Cornbread Recipes The Parton Family's Skillet Cornbread Recipe Is Perfection 5.0 (3) 3 Reviews Everyone needs a good cast-iron skillet. In the South, it’s not uncommon for a bride to receive one as a wedding gift—and not always a new one! One of the best traditions we enjoy is when a well-used, well-seasoned cast-iron skillet is handed down through the generations, like our Mama’s were. We both still have—and use—skillets of hers that have made cornbread more times than we’ll ever know. By Dolly Parton Dolly Parton Dolly Parton is a Grammy award-winning singer and songwriter. The author of multiple books, including children's literature, she most recently co-authored the cookbook Good Lookin’ Cookin’: A Year of Meals alongside her sister, Rachel Parton George. The cookbook features Southern American recipes requested for every holiday in their childhood household, from Thanksgiving to Easter. Dedicated to her nonprofit Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, Dolly has donated millions of children's books across the nation. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines and Rachel Parton George Rachel Parton George Rachel Parton George is a retired singer and actor—and notably a star in her family’s kitchens. Most recently, Rachel co-authored the cookbook Good Lookin’ Cookin’: A Year of Meals alongside her sister, Dolly Parton. The cookbook features Southern American recipes requested for every holiday in their childhood household, from Thanksgiving to Easter. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on October 8, 2024 Tested by Hilary Meyer Tested by Hilary Meyer Hilary Meyer is a freelance recipe developer, tester and content creator. After graduating from culinary school, she started working as a freelancer in the EatingWell Test Kitchen in 2006, developing and testing recipes. Meet the EatingWell Test Kitchen Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Emily Lachtrupp is a registered dietitian experienced in nutritional counseling, recipe analysis and meal plans. She's worked with clients who struggle with diabetes, weight loss, digestive issues and more. In her spare time, you can find her enjoying all that Vermont has to offer with her family and her dog, Winston. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Save Rate PRINT Share Active Time: 10 mins Total Time: 45 mins Servings: 6 Nutrition Profile: Sesame-Free Nut-Free Soy-Free High-Protein Egg-Free Jump to Nutrition Facts Jump to recipe Reprinted with permission from Good Lookin’ Cookin’ Copyright © 2024 Dolly Parton and Rachel Parton George. Photographs copyright © 2024 by Aubrie Pick. Published by Ten Speed Press, an imprint of Crown Publishing Group, a division of Penguin Random House LLC, New York. Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Lindsey Lower Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 5 tablespoons bacon grease or shortening 2 cups Martha White or White Lily self-rising buttermilk-enriched white cornmeal mix 1½ cups whole buttermilk, well shaken 1 teaspoon salt (see Note) ¼ teaspoon pepper Directions Preheat the oven to 400℉. Heat the bacon grease or shortening on the stovetop in an 8-inch, well-seasoned cast-iron skillet over medium heat until smoking hot. Remove from the burner. Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Lindsey Lower In a large bowl, whisk together the cornmeal mix, buttermilk, salt and pepper. Add 2 tablespoons of the hot grease or shortening into batter and mix well. Pour the batter into the hot skillet—it will sizzle a bit on the sides, but that’s good! Place the skillet in the oven and bake until golden brown, about 25 minutes. Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Lindsey Lower Remove from oven and let cool for 10 minutes in the pan. Slice and serve. Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Lindsey Lower Note White Lily cornmeal mix is higher in sodium than Martha White. If you use White Lily, you may want to reduce or omit the salt. EatingWell.com, October 2024 Rate It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 298 Calories 15g Fat 36g Carbs 7g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 6 Serving Size 1 slice Calories 298 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 36g 13% Dietary Fiber 3g 11% Total Sugars 5g Protein 7g 13% Total Fat 15g 19% Saturated Fat 6g 29% Cholesterol 19mg 6% Vitamin A 39µg Vitamin C 0mg 0% Vitamin D 1µg Vitamin E 0mg 2% Folate 15µg Vitamin K 0µg Sodium 525mg 23% Calcium 121mg 9% Iron 1mg 8% Magnesium 62mg 15% Potassium 262mg 6% Zinc 1mg 11% Vitamin B12 0µg Omega 3 0g Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.