West Tennessee Corn Bread Recipe
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West Tennessee Corn Bread

By: Betty Kaytis 
"My husband never liked corn bread until I started making this recipe - then he'd eat half of it. I like to serve it piping hot with lots of real butter on the side. -Betty Kaytis, Elizabethton, Tennessee"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (61)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 2 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise*
  • 1/4 cup buttermilk
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 cup yellow cornmeal
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions

  1. In a mixing bowl, beat the egg, mayonnaise, buttermilk and oil until smooth. Combine the cornmeal, sugar, baking powder and salt; add to egg mixture and beat just until combined. Grease an ovenproof 6-in. skillet or round baking dish; dust with cornmeal. Add batter. Bake at 425 degrees F for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.

Footnotes

  • Reduced-fat or fat-free mayonnaise is not recommended for this recipe.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 27, 2007 by jayell79   view full review
I was looking for a gluten free corn bread recipe when I found this one. I was shocked to see...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 16, 2007 by IMJEN2   view full review
Excellent cornbread! I actually added a small can (1/2 size) of cream corn, which made it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 8, 2010 by Sarah-May Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I subbed plain fat-free yogurt for the mayonnaise and used a reduced amount of honey in place...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 30, 2009 by HeavenBound   view full review
If I could give this 10 stars I would!! I did however change one thing - I doubled the recipe...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 3, 2012 by naples34102 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I’m no connoisseur when it comes to corn bread – I just know what I like on the rare occasions...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 3, 2009 by MISSASISSY   view full review
This is one of the best cornbreads I have had. I have made and love cornbread all my life....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 3, 2008 by Connie S   view full review
Yum! Just made this for my family because my husband can't have gluten anymore. It was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 25, 2008 by dawn555   view full review
Definitely a keeper! I made this as directed except I did use fat-free mayo. Although the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 9, 2011 by Tammy B   view full review
Excellent. I love that it doesn't have a stick of butter, and no white flour. I used low fat...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on May 5, 2009 by charanneg   view full review
My favorite cornbread recipe. Somewhat sweet which is what I love! Didn't have to change a...

 

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