Original Recipe for Jiffy Cornbread (+ How to Make Jiffy Taste Better)

Here's the original box recipe for Jiffy cornbread, plus 10 hacks to make it better: sweeter, more savory, more interesting, and more homemade. Inspired and adapted from Kelly Field's Good Book of Southern Baking.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Servings: 6 to 8 muffins or one short 8" x 8" loaf

Calories: 459kcal

Ingredients

The Original Jiffy Cornbread Recipe on the Box

▢ 1 box Jiffy cornbread mix
▢ 1 egg
▢ 1/3 cup milk

Add-Ins to Make Jiffy Cornbread More Moist (Choose one of the following.)

▢ 1/3 cup sour cream
▢ 1/2 cup buttermilk
▢ 1/2 stick (2 ounces) butter, melted
▢ 1 8-oz. can drained cream corn

Add-Ins to Make Jiffy Cornbread Sweeter (Choose one of the following.)

▢ 2 tablespoons honey, sugar, or maple syrup

Add-Ins to Make Jiffy Cornbread More Savory (Use any combination of the following.)

▢ 4 to 6 slices cooked, crumbled bacon or 1/2 cup cooked breakfast sausage
▢ 3/4 cup shredded or cubed sharp cheddar cheese
▢ 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
▢ A couple of thinly-chopped scallions or green onions
▢ 1 cup (choose one, or any combo adding up to 1 cup total) corn kernels, chopped roasted bell peppers or pimentos, or chopped roasted or jarred, drained jalapeños.

Instructions

For the Original Jiffy Cornbread Box Mix

Preheat the oven to 400°F. Grease or line a muffin tin or baking dish such as a 8" x 8" brownie or standard loaf pan.
Mix together the cornbread mix, egg, and milk in a bowl.
Pour the batter into the baking dish. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until golden brown and a cake tester or toothpick comes out clean.

To Make Jiffy Cornbread More Moist

Mix the box cornbread mix and egg together, but instead of the milk, use 1/3 cup sour cream, 1/2 cup buttermilk, 1/2 stick of melted butter, or one drained 8-ounce can creamed corn.
Proceed with baking. Your baking time may increase slightly, so bake until golden brown and a cake tester comes out clean.

To Make Jiffy Cornbread Sweeter

Mix the box cornbread mix, egg, and liquid of choice (buttermilk, milk, or sour cream) together, along with 2 tablespoons of sugar, honey, or maple syrup.
Proceed with baking.

To Make Jiffy Cornbread More Savory With Add-Ins

Mix the box cornbread mix, egg, and liquid together with your preferred combination of bacon, sausage, scallions, cheese, jalapeño, or salt.
Proceed with baking. Your baking time may increase slightly, so bake until golden brown and a cake tester comes out clean.

Notes

Cornbread will keep for up to three days in an airtight container or wrapped in plastic wrap or aluminum foil.

Disclaimer: Nutrition information is provided for courtesy purposes only, and is an estimate not verified by medical or nutrition experts. Read the full nutrition disclaimer.