Creole Skillet Cornbread

Preheat oven to 400°F. Place a 10-inch cast-iron skillet in the oven for 5 minutes.

Meanwhile, whisk flour, cornmeal, brown sugar (if using), baking powder, Creole seasoning, salt and baking soda together in a large bowl. Slowly add ¾ cup buttermilk, stirring with a wooden spoon until just combined. Whisk the remaining ½ cup buttermilk, oil, eggs and corn together in a measuring cup and stir into the batter. The batter should be fairly thick.

Carefully remove the preheated skillet from the oven and pour in the batter. Bake until golden on top and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Let cool in the pan on a wire rack for at least 5 minutes before slicing into wedges and serving.