Iron Skillet Ham And Cheddar Cornbread

• Meat

  • 1 cup Ham, small

• Produce

  • 1/4 tsp Garlic powder
  • 4 Green onions
  • 1/2 tsp Onion powder
  • 1 cup Sweet corn, whole kernel

• Refrigerated

  • 2 Eggs, large

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 cup All-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp Baking powder
  • 1 cup Cornmeal [i used martha, plain white White
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 2 tbsp Solid vegetable shortening
  • 3 tbsp Sugar

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 1/4 cup Vegetable oil

• Dairy

  • 1 3/4 cups Buttermilk
  • 1 1/4 cup Cheddar cheese, sharp

Found on melissassouthernstylekitchen.com

Description

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp solid vegetable shortening
• Dry ingredients:
• 1 cup all purpose flour
• 1 cup plain white cornmeal [I used Martha White]
• 3 Tbsp sugar
• 1 Tbsp baking powder
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp onion powder
• ¼ tsp garlic powder
• Wet ingredients:
• 1¾ cups buttermilk
• ¼ cup vegetable oil
• 2 large eggs
• Mix ins:
• 1 cup small diced ham
• 1¼ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
• 1 cup whole kernel sweet corn
• 4 chopped green onions

Directions

• Preheat the oven to 425°F. Place 2 tablespoons of solid vegetable shortening into the cast iron skillet and set it into the oven to preheat and melt the shortening.
• In a medium mixing bowl, sift together the dry ingredients.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together 1¾ cups of buttermilk, ¼ cup of vegetable oil, and 2 eggs until combined.
• Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix together until all of the dry ingredients are fully moistened.
• Next, add 1 cup of small diced cooked ham, 1 cup of shredded sharp cheddar cheese, 1 cup of corn and green onions to the batter. Mix well.
• Remove the skillet from the oven and swirl the melted shortening around the pan coating the bottom and sides completely. Discard any excess.
• Pour the batter into the hot skillet and spread evenly. Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese on top.
• Place into the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean.
• Rest for 5 minutes before cutting and serving.