Cornbread Mix Recipe

My sister was telling me that she didn’t like cornbread and then I realized she was still using the boxed stuff from the grocery store. I immediately made her some of my cornbread with my homemade cornbread mix and it changed her mine.  She does like cornbread!

There is something about it that just melts in your mouth. We make cornbread on a regular basis in my house, especially during soup and chili season. This homemade bread recipe is so easy to make and taste amazing. You may like these other recipes, Indian Fry Bread Recipe, Bread Bowl Recipe, and Easy Homemade Artisan Bread Recipe.

Why Make Homemade Mixes?

It is so easy to make 5 or even 10 mixes in a matter of minutes. Store them in baggies and you can whip up a batch of delicious homemade cornbread in no time. Now I have the convenience of a store bought mix, but the tastiness of homemade cornbread.

You only need 5 easy pantry ingredients to make this homemade cornbread and I bet you already have most of them in your pantry. Save time and money and make this homemade cornbread mix. You an easily add in a variety of ingredients to make it your own.

Ingredients

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What Can You Add to Cornbread Mix?

The best part about this Copycat Jiffy Cornbread mix is that you can easily add in different ingredients to make different types of cornbread when you prepare your cornbread mix.

Here are a few ideas of ingredients to stir in before adding the cornbread mixture to the baking pan:

• Diced Jalapeños and approximately 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese to make a jalapeño cheddar cornbread
• Crumbled Bacon with approximately 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese to make a more savory cornbread
• 2 tsp of Honey to make a delicious sweet honey cornbread

These are just a few ideas but I love how versatile this mx is, so you can still in your favorite ingredients and still create a unique and delicious cornbread in no time at all.

How to Make Cornbread Mix

Step 1 – Place the flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder and salt in a storage bag or storage container. 

Step 2 – Seal the bag or the container tightly and then shake thoroughly to combine all the ingredients.

How to Make Corn Bread With This Cornbread Mix?

• Step 1 – When you are ready to make cornbread with this best cornbread mix recipe, first preheat oven to 400 degrees F.  Then lightly grease a 9X9 baking pan by spraying it with a non-stick cooking spray or you can line the pan with parchment paper.

Step 2 – Then add the mix to a large bowl.  Next add in 1 egg, 1 cup milk and ⅓ cup vegetable oil to the mixing bowl as well.  Stir well to combine all the ingredients.

Step 3 – Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes.  Allow the cornbread to cool in the pan for 5-10 minutes, then cut and serve!

Expert Tips

• Cast Iron Skillet – You can also make this recipe is an 8-9 inch cast iron skillet.  Ensure that you butter the skillet before adding the mixture and bake covered for 20-25 minutes.
• Preparing Cornbread Mix – I love using these bag holders to ensure that the storage bag stays opened while I’m adding in all my ingredients.
• Label Bag and Containers – Write on the bag what needs to be added when you’re ready to make cornbread. Make sure that the recipe is easily accessible in your kitchen or pantry so you’ll always know what is needed to turn this easy cornbread mix into delicious homemade cornbread.

Serving Suggestions

Cornbread is a staple side dish that we love to serve with many soups, stews and chili. These are some of our favorites.

• Slow Cooker Venison Chili
• Crock Pot Chili
• Crock Pot Poor Man’s Stew Recipe
• Slow Cooker Beef Barley Soup

Check out all our What Goes with Cornbread ideas.