GERD Friendly Skillet Cornbread
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8 servings
- 2 tbsp bacon fat butter or unsalted butter
Ingredient noteThough high-fat foods can worsen reflux, this recipe has only a small amount of butter (~2 1/2 teaspoons per serving), making it likely fine for many with GERD. If you prefer to always avoid butter, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
- 1 ½ cups stone-ground yellow cornmeal
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Ingredient noteBlack pepper can worsen reflux in some people, but the small amount in this recipe (less than 1/8 teaspoon per serving) is likely tolerated by many with GERD. If you prefer to always avoid black pepper, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
- 1 ½ cups buttermilk, well shaken
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
Ingredient noteThough high-fat foods can worsen reflux, this recipe has only a small amount of butter (~2 1/2 teaspoons per serving), making it likely fine for many with GERD. If you prefer to always avoid butter, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
- 1 tbsp honey
For serving
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, for serving (optional)Ingredient note
Though high-fat foods can worsen reflux, this recipe has only a small amount of butter (~2 1/2 teaspoons per serving), making it likely fine for many with GERD. If you prefer to always avoid butter, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
- 1 tbsp honey, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Place a 10-inch cast-iron skillet on the center rack of the oven and preheat to 425°F (220°C). Let the skillet heat for at least 15 minutes while you prepare the batter.
- 2
In a large bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and black pepper until evenly combined.
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