- Keep a visible cornbread border so the skillet releases in neat wedges.
- Rest 10 minutes after baking; the pasta and crumb set as the steam settles.
Big pan comfortDinner · Southern style
Skillet Cornbread Spaghetti
Saucy tomato spaghetti baked into a crisp edged cornbread skillet with mozzarella and a jalapeño spark.
Trend signalTikTok casserole mashupWhy it is trending · Allrecipes’ cornbread spaghetti report ↗MoodRecipe developed this original version after tracking the wider social food format. It is not a transcription of the linked recipe.
50 minutesRelaxed difficulty22g protein
Why it fits
Two familiar comfort foods lock together into one crisp edged, pull apart centerpiece.
01 Gather
Ingredients
Makes 2 generous servings
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 2 cups marinara
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
- 1 cup cornmeal
- ¾ cup flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 egg
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 3 tbsp melted butter
- 1 small jalapeño
02 Make
The good part
- 01
Heat oven to 400°F and preheat a buttered 10-inch cast iron skillet for 5 minutes.
- 02
Boil spaghetti 2 minutes shy of al dente, drain, and toss with marinara and half the mozzarella.
- 03
Whisk cornmeal, flour, baking powder, and salt; fold in egg, buttermilk, butter, and minced jalapeño.
- 04
Spread two thirds of batter in the skillet, mound spaghetti in the center, edge with remaining batter, top with cheese, and bake 24 to 28 minutes.
03 Know before you cook
Small details, better dinner.
Practical notes for getting the texture right, adapting the ingredients, and saving what is left.
- Use plant milk plus lemon and a flax egg for a dairy free, egg free cornbread batter.
- Add cooked mushrooms, lentils, or crumbled sausage to the sauce.
Refrigerate covered for up to 4 days. Reheat wedges in a 350°F oven so the cornbread edge stays crisp.
Recipe imagery is an original digital editorial illustration of the named dish. See our publishing and imagery standards.
Per serving, approximately
590 calories22g protein6g fiber
Nutrition is an estimate and may vary with brands and portions.04 The kitchen edit
The right tools for this recipe.
Every pick is matched to the ingredients and technique on this page. No random products. No novelty drawer fillers.
Pasta pot with strainer
A roomy pot that handles noodles, pasta water, and draining without extra juggling.
Check Amazon’s current picks ↗Silicone kitchen tongs
Toss noodles through sauce while protecting cookware and keeping every strand intact.
Check Amazon’s current picks ↗Fine grater and zester
For citrus zest, parmesan, garlic, ginger, and the finishing touches that wake up a bowl.
Check Amazon’s current picks ↗Amazon badges can change. Each link opens a live, recipe-specific search so you can confirm the current Amazon’s Choice or Overall Pick before buying. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. How our recommendations work.
Stay in this feeling
