ERIN NAPIER'S SKILLET CORNBREAD

HGTV's "Home Town" star Erin Napier serves this rich and buttery cornbread straight out of the skillet for easy cleanup—and extra presentation points.

INGREDIENTS

• 6 tbsp. unsalted butter, divided
• 1 c. all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
• 1 3/4 c. self-rising white cornmeal mix, spooned and leveled
• 2 tbsp. sugar
• 2 1/3 c. Buttermilk
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 tsp. Freshly ground black pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 450°F. Heat 2 tablespoons butter in a 10-inch cast-iron skillet in oven, 5 minutes.
2. Whisk together flour, cornmeal mix, and sugar in a bowl. Melt remaining 4 tablespoons butter. Whisk together buttermilk, eggs, and melted butter in a separate bowl. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and stir to combine. Carefully pour batter in hot pan. Sprinkle with pepper. Bake until golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Serve warm.
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