Go Back Email Link
–+ servings

How to make Jiffy cornbread BETTER

thick piece of homemade cornbread
Wondering how to make a box of Jiffy cornbread BETTER? This easy recipe delivers moist, buttery, golden cornbread with crispy edges.. no fancy tricks, just smart ingredient swaps that turn your boxed cornbread mix into real-deal comfort food. So easy, so irresistible!
Heather
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Serving Size 8 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 8.5 oz boxes Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2/3 cup milk or buttermilk
  • 2 tablespoons honey or HOT honey!!
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter for the skillet

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F and place your 9 inch metal cake pan inside to heat up with your oven. That hot pan is how you get that iconic crispy cornbread edge so don't skip this!
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, sour cream, milk, honey, sugar, salt and vegetable oil until smooth.
  • Stir in both boxes of Jiffy mix and combine just until everything is moistened. Don’t worry about the lumps and don't overmix or your cornbread will be tough ,. cornbread batter is low-drama.
  • Carefully remove the hot skillet from the oven using an oven mitt or heavy duty kitchen towel, drop in the extra 2 tablespoons of butter, and swirl it around like you mean it.
  • Pour the batter into the skillet and listen to that sizzle.. that’s the crust magic starting. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Cool for at least 15 minutes, then slice and serve warm (with more butter, obviously). Don't skip this step no matter how much you want to dig into that big round circle of cornbread love. Your cornbread happiness depends on that resting time.

Notes

Tips and Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix Add Ins

    • Want it extra corny? Add a handful of corn kernels for that bakery-style touch.
    • Make it savory: Fold in shredded cheddar, chopped jalapeños, or crumbled bacon.
    • Double down for a crowd.. just use a larger skillet or bake in a 9x13 dish.
    • Don’t have a metal cake pan or baking dish? Cast iron is a perfect swap.
    • All metal pan snobbiness aside.. You can totally bake this in a regular 9x9 or 9x13 baking pan if you’re in a pinch — but just know, you’ll be missing out on that signature crispy edge that only a sizzling hot metal skillet can deliver.
    • Wanna take things up a notch? Drizzle in a little hot honey or swirl it right into the batter for a sweet heat combo that'll have everyone asking for seconds. That warm kick paired with buttery cornbread? Chef’s kiss. Trust me.. hot honey + Jiffy = cornbread magic.