Dinner time is the perfect time for this tomato upside down cornbread!
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time35 minutesmins
Total Time45 minutesmins
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cornbread
Servings: 8servings
Calories: 281kcal
Ingredients
1cupcornmeal
3/4cupall-purpose flour
1tablespoongranulated sugar
1 1/2teaspoonsbaking powder
1/2teaspoonbaking soda
1/4teaspoonsalt
7tablespoonsbutterdivided
2large room temperature eggsbeaten
1 1/2cupslow-fat buttermilk
1 1/2tablespoonsolive oil
1 1/2tablespoonslight brown sugar
1large tomatosliced into 1/4 inch slices
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
In a large bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
In a small bowl, melt 4 tablespoons of butter. Whisk in the eggs and buttermilk. Pour the buttermilk mixture into the flour mixture and stir to combine thoroughly. Set aside.
In a 10-inch cast iron skillet, heat the remaining butter and olive oil over med-high heat until the butter is melted. Sprinkle the sugar over the butter and cook for 1 minute. Arrange the tomato slices in the bottom of the skillet and cook for 30 seconds. Pour the batter into the skillet and spread with a spatula so the bottom is covered. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a cake tester inserted into the middle comes out clean. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 10 minutes. Cover the skillet with a plate and turn the skillet over to remove the cornbread. Serve immediately or at room temperature. Best if enjoyed the same day.