Copycat Jiffy Cornbread Mix

Make this Copycat Jiffy Cornbread Mix and discover the secret to a delicious cornbread with just 6 staple pantry ingredients! This healthier and tastier alternative to the store bought mix will become a new favorite for any cornbread fan.

Easy to put together and with no preservatives, this versatile base mix can create multiple batches of cornbread, muffins, and more! Budget friendly and always delicious, you’ll have cornbread at your fingertips any time.

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• 💚 About This Recipe
• 🧂 Ingredients Needed
• 🔪 Instructions
• ❔ FAQs
• 💭 Expert Tips and Tricks
• 💡 Substitutions and Variations
• 🥫 Storage
• 🍴 What To Serve With This Dish
• ✔️ More Baked Goods You'll Love
• 📋 Recipe Card
• 💬 Reviews and Comments

💚 About This Recipe

Have you ever been hit with the craving for quick and delicious cornbread? Or even a batch of warm buttered corn muffins? Keep this copycat Jiffy corn muffin mix handy and never be stuck with that craving!

With just 6 ingredients that you probably have sitting in your pantry already, you can easily whip up this cornbread mix and keep it around for whenever the mood strikes.

Use it to make a side of cornbread, corn muffins for breakfast, or even as a homemade ingredient in this Corn Dog Casserole! You'll love this preservative-free cornbread mix.

This recipe is perfect to whip up a batch of cornbread to go with this flavorful and hearty Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili.

🧂 Ingredients Needed

• flour - all purpose flour is the best option here.
• cornmeal - choose a fine or medium ground corn meal; coarse will result in a tougher cornbread that takes longer to bake.
• sugar - feel free to substitute with another kind of sweetener.
• baking powder - helps produce a lighter, fluffier texture.
• salt - balances the sweetness in cornbread.
• vegetable oil - helps the dry ingredients come together into a cohesive mixture.

🔪 Instructions

1. Add flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, and salt to a large bowl.
2. Stir until well combined.
3. Pour in the vegetable oil.
4. Mix together until the ingredients form a crumbly but cohesive mixture.

❔ FAQs

💭 Expert Tips and Tricks

• For best results, use fresh and high quality ingredients. This is especially important for the cornmeal, flour, and baking powder.
• Depending on how long you plan to store the mix, it may be wise to hold off on adding the vegetable oil until it's time to make your cornbread or muffins.
• Here's a quick overview on how to make muffins from this mix (find more detailed instructions in the recipe notes): combine one batch of cornbread mix with an egg and ⅓ cup milk. Spoon 3 tablespoons of the mixture into lined muffin tins, then bake for 11-13 minutes at 400 degrees F.

📌 You love this super easy copycat Jiffy corn muffin mix! It stores so well and can be made with common ingredients. Great for when you have a sudden craving for cornbread or muffins!

💡 Substitutions and Variations

• Add more sugar if you like your cornbread sweeter. Corn muffins also tend to include more sugar, so you may want to add more in case you're making muffins as well.
• There are a number of additional ingredients you can add for flavor variations. Just before baking, add shredded cheddar cheese, diced jalapeno peppers, or even chopped herbs like rosemary, thyme, oregano, sage, or basil.

🥫 Storage

Keep the prepared mix in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. Be sure the mix is out of direct sunlight. It should last about six months, but be sure to give it a good mix when it comes time to use it to ensure everything still looks and smells alright.

🍴 What To Serve With This Dish

This Jiffy cornbread mix makes for a delicious side for any dinner, from quick weeknight meals to holiday feasts! Serve with Air Fryer Steak Bites or 20 Minute Creamy Pesto Pasta for a fast and satisfying weeknight dinner, or pair with a Slow Cooker Whole Chicken or Roasted Red Pepper Soup.

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