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
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
- Add flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, and salt to a large bowl.
- Stir until well combined.
- Pour in the vegetable oil.
- Mix together until the ingredients form a crumbly but cohesive mixture.
❔ FAQs
No, but cornmeal is one of the ingredients present in cornbread mix. The mix will have additional ingredients like flour, sugar, and salt for additional body and flavor, as well as a leavening agent like baking powder for a fluffier texture.
No, the two aren't interchangeable. Some recipes will require true cornmeal on its own, and using corn muffin or cornbread mix will add extraneous ingredients to the recipe that might disrupt it.
For all intents and purposes, this copycat Jiffy corn muffin mix can be used to make either. In general, corn muffins tend to be a bit sweeter than cornbread. This mix does contain sugar and lands somewhere in between, resulting in something more like Jiffy sweet cornbread. Feel free to adjust the sugar depending on how sweet you like your cornbread or corn muffins!
💭 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 cornbread from this mix (find more detailed instructions in the recipe notes): combine one batch of cornbread mix, 1 egg, ½ cup milk, and 2 tablespoons melted butter. Pour into a greased 8x8-inch baking dish and bake for 18-22 minutes at 400 degrees F.
- 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.
🎁 How To Give This Cornbread Mix as a Gift
This homemade cornbread mix makes a thoughtful and budget-friendly gift for friends, neighbors, or teachers - especially around the holidays! It's quick to assemble, looks great in a jar, and is a fun way to share something homemade and delicious.
To make it gift-ready:
- Spoon the prepared mix into a pint-sized mason jar (or any airtight jar).
- Add a cute label or tag with the name of the mix and the date it was made.
- Tie on a piece of ribbon or twine for a festive touch.
You can copy and paste the following instructions so that the recipient knows exactly how to turn the mix into warm, fresh cornbread or muffins!
How To Make Cornbread or Muffins
To make the cornbread:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together one jar of mix, 1 egg, ½ cup milk, and 2 tablespoons melted butter or oil until just combined.
- Pour into a greased 8x8-inch baking dish and bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
To make the muffins:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- Combine one jar of mix, 1 egg, and ⅓ cup milk in a bowl.
- Spoon about 3 tablespoons of batter into each muffin cup.
- Bake for 11-13 minutes, or until golden brown.
Enjoy your homemade cornbread or muffins warm with butter and honey!
💡 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.
- There are lots of ideas out there on how to make Jiffy cornbread better! You can try any of those ideas with this homemade Jiffy mix.
📌 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!
🥫 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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Homemade Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix
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Copycat Jiffy Cornbread Mix
Ingredients
- ½ cup flour
- ½ cup cornmeal
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Instructions
- Mix the flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, and salt.½ cup flour, ½ cup cornmeal, 2 tablespoons sugar, 1 tablespoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon salt
- Drizzle the vegetable oil into the dry mixture. Using a fork or your hands, blend the oil with the dry ingredients until the mixture becomes crumbly and evenly coated with oil.2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Notes
- Use high-quality cornmeal and all-purpose flour for the best results. Fresh baking powder is essential as well.
- If you plan to store the mix for a while, you may want to hold off on adding the the vegetable oil and store the dry mix as it is. You can add the vegetable oil when you are ready to use the mix in a recipe.
- Transfer the prepared mix (with the oil or without) to an airtight container or a resealable plastic bag. Store it in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
- You can add some sugar if you prefer a sweeter cornbread.
- Some variations when using this mix to make cornbread or muffins: Add shredded cheese, chopped jalapenos, or herbs to enhance the flavor.
- To make cornbread with this mix:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Combine the cornbread mix with 1 egg, ½ cup milk, and 2 tablespoon melted butter or oil.
- Pour into a greased 8x8-inch baking dish.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- To make muffins with this mix:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Combine the cornbread mix with 1 egg and ⅓ cup milk.
- Spritz 6 muffin liners with a little baking spray or cooking spray (optional, but it makes it easier to remove the liner from the muffin after baking) and place them in the muffin tin wells.
- Measure out about 3 tablespoons of muffin batter into each muffin liner.
- Bake for about 11-13 minutes.
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Nutrition
Nutritional information is an estimate. The nutritional values for your final dish may vary based on measuring differences and products used.
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Theresa says
Thank you for sharing this recipe.
A Good says
Looking forward to trying this, thanks for sharing. I am wondering if one batch of this recipe, would be considered an equivalent to 1 box of Jiffy Mix?
Kristin King says
Good question! Yes, one batch is about equivalent to 1 box of Jiffy mix.
A Good says
Wonderful, thanks for the clarification!
Kristin King says
You are welcome! 🙂
Jamie says
Oh my, this is such great stuff plus we we have instant ingredients to make our favorite cornbread and muffins! Loved it and it's very convenient!
Amy Liu Dong says
I can say that I can finally say goodbye to a store-bought cornbread mix.
Thanks for sharing this with us, I really appreciate it. Saved this to my bookmark!
Ann says
I love a classic cornbread recipe. A very versatile side dish. Thanks for the recipe share!
Shadi Hasanzadenemati says
Get ready to master the art of homemade goodness with this Copycat Jiffy Cornbread Mix recipe! Say goodbye to store-bought mixes and hello to a world of flavor and satisfaction.
Anjali says
I made cornbread muffins using this mix and it turned out perfectly! Moist with a little bit of crumb, tasted great with some butter and jam!
Ali says
This was such an easy copycat recipe for jiffy cornbread mix. And so much cheaper than buying it from the store!
Elisa says
Love this Copycat Jiffy Cornbread Mix recipe, now I know what it has without hidden ingredients. Will try to make it really soon. Thanks for sharing 🙂
Beth Sachs says
Love this easy cornbread recipe! Perfect with beef chilli.