Need I say more?

This recipe is inspired by a favorite of my friend Lynn from herThe Southern Living Cookbook.

Lynn likes to make hers with Shoepeg white corn.

A Serving of Cheesy Skillet Cornbread on a Plate with a Fork and the Rest in a Cast Iron Skillet

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We used regular yellow corn and it turned out terrific.

The recipe calls for the cornbread to be baked in the oven in a cast iron skillet.

Baking powder over 6 months old tends to lose its leavening power.

A Serving of Cheesy Skillet Cornbread Lifted from Skillet of More Cornbread

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Add remaining ingredients, and stir until just combined.

Carefully remove the hot pan from the oven (remember the handle is hot!).

Pour the batter from the mixing bowl into the pan.

Dry Ingredients for Cheesy Skillet Cornbread Whisked in a Bowl

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Remember to put a pot holder over the hot handle of the pan and return it to the oven.

Bake at 350F for 40 minutes or until golden brown.

Remove from oven and let the cornbread cool in the pan.

Cheesy Skillet Cornbread Batter in a Bowl with a Wooden Spoon

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Remember that the handle is hot and will stay hot for quite some time.

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Heated Cast Iron Skillet for Cheesy Skillet Cornbread Recipe

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Cooked Cheesy Skillet Cornbread in Cast Iron Skillet

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Serving of Cheesy Skillet Cornbread on a Plate with a Fork

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