Taste of the South

8 Spots to Satisfy Cornbread Cravings

of the perfect Southern cornbread. Some like it crispy and fresh out of a cast-iron skillet. Others prefer it fluffy and baked in a sheet pan. Some like to enjoy it as an essential side dish, and some like to let it soak in Dallas, Texas, adds an irresistible heat from south of the border with their jalapeño honey butter-topped cornbread, while ’s mini cast-iron skilletfuls are a mouthwatering take on a scrumptious tradition. The famous Creole cuisine at speaks for itself, but the warm, buttery corn muffins that hit your table when you arrive are reason alone to stop in. Fans of hot water cornbread in Louisville, Kentucky, should save room for ’s famous recipe, and the story is the same for the cooked-to-order muffins at , Nashville, Tennessee’s, premier meat-and-three joint. West Virginia’s own is another stop for crisp, skillet-fresh cornbread made with locally sourced cornmeal, while ’s house-made, golden-brown zucchini cornbread is a comforting start to your meal that you can share with the table. As for , the name clues you in to just how delicious their cornbread is going to be. Go ahead and tack it on the side of your meal because, trust us, you don’t want to miss out on their signature recipe. It all boils down to preference, but why limit yourself to just one type of delicious, freshly baked cornbread? In our eyes (and stomachs), nothing beats hot, buttery cornbread no matter the shape or texture it takes. Whether you’re baking a batch at home or stopping by one of these spots for a fix, it’s a perfectly Southern addition to any meal. We picked some of our must-haves, but did yours make the list?

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