Go Back
+ servings

Southern Fried Cornbread

I LOVE CORNBREAD! I hope that you enjoy this crunchy on the outside and moist on the inside fried cornbread as much as I do.
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Bread, Side Dish
Cuisine American, Southern
Servings 12
Calories 83 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups self-rising cornmeal
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1 2/3 to 2 cup boiling water
  • 1/4 cup bacon drippings for frying
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil such as canola oil for frying

Instructions
 

  • In a medium bowl, mix cornmeal, salt, and water together. You'll want the consistency of thick cake batter. If it is too dry, add a little more water.
  • In a cast iron skillet, heat bacon drippings and oil on medium high heat until almost smoking. You will know the oil is hot when a few drops of water sizzle when dropped into the skillet.
  • Drop 2 tablespoons of cornmeal mixture into the oil and brown until a golden crust forms around the edges of the cornbread patties, about 2 minutes. Then turn and brown until cornbread is golden on the outside. Add more oil and/or bacon drippings if the skillet becomes too dry. Remove to a paper towel to drain and serve hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 83kcalFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 104mgPotassium: 1mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 1mg
If you like this recipe, please give it a star rating to help other cooks find it!
Follow me on Instagram and tag #stacylynharris so I can see all the SLH recipes you make. ♥
Tried this recipe?Let me know how it was!