Jiffy Cornbread Recipe
Enrich boxed mix with sour cream, melted butter, and eggs for a moist, tender crumb and golden top. This easy cornbread bakes in 17 to 20 minutes for a cozy dinner side.
Equipment
- 8x8 pan
Ingredients
- 1 package JIFFY Corn Muffin Mix
- 1/2 cup salted butter melted
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2-3 tablespoons sugar if you like a sweeter cornbread
- 2 large eggs beaten
Instructions
- Set the oven to 375°F, then grease an 8x8-inch pan thoroughly. Coating the corners well helps the baked cornbread release in neat squares.
- Stir the melted butter, sour cream, and sugar together in a mixing bowl. The mixture should look creamy and glossy with no dry pockets of sugar.
- Pour in the beaten eggs and mix until they disappear into the dairy mixture. The wet base should be uniform and pale yellow before the corn muffin mix goes in.
- Add the JIFFY Corn Muffin Mix and fold just until no dry mix remains. Stop while the batter still has a few small lumps, which helps prevent a tough crumb.
- Scrape the batter into the prepared pan and spread it into an even layer. A level surface helps the center set at the same pace as the edges.
- Bake for 17-20 minutes. The top should be golden brown, smell like sweet toasted corn, and give a toothpick moist crumbs rather than wet batter.
- Remove the pan from the oven and let the cornbread settle briefly before slicing. The squares will hold together better once the hot crumb has a moment to firm up.
Notes
Texture tip: Fold the batter gently just until the dry streaks disappear. Leaving a few small lumps behind prevents overworking the flour and keeps the baked crumb tender.
Slicing tip: Let the hot cornbread settle briefly in the pan before cutting. Giving the crumb a few minutes to firm up ensures clean squares that do not fall apart.
Storage: Cool leftovers completely and keep them in an airtight container away from humidity to keep the crumb soft and prevent exposed edges from drying out.
Nutrition information is an estimate based on common ingredients and serving sizes. Values may vary depending on brands, portions, and substitutions.