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a square piece of Southern style cornbread topped with a pat of butter and drizzle of honey
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4.17 from 6 votes

Better Cornbread From A Box

No need to work extra hard in the kitchen to make cornbread from scratch with my method to make better cornbread from a box. These easy box mix hacks give you the most delicious version of the classic Jiffy treat you've ever tasted with no extra work.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Dinner, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Southern
Servings: 12
Calories: 383kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 8.5 oz boxes Jiffy corn muffin mix
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 stick salted butter (1/2 cup) melted
  • 2/3 cup milk

Instructions

  • Add the mayonnaise and eggs to a large mixing bowl. Using a wire whisk, mix them together until evenly combined.
  • Add the melted butter & milk to the egg mixture, whisking again until evenly combined.
  • Add the corn muffin mix to the mixing bowl, and whisk together just until evenly combined and only slightly lumpy.
  • Spray a 9x13" baking dish with non stick cooking spray, and then pour the prepared batter into the dish. Use a spatula to evenly spread the batter out.
  • Bake the cornbread at 400° for 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown on top and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Remove the cornbread from the oven and let it rest for a full 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • While nonstick cooking spray works to prevent most sticking, lining your baking sheet with a parchment paper baking sheet with the excess to hanging over the sides of the pan will prevent any and all sticking. This will allow you to pull it out easily without any crust or crumbs getting stuck behind.
  • Don't skip the cooling stage. This prevents the cornbread from crumbling or falling apart when cut.
  • You can use or serve this recipe as you normally would cornbread, but for an extra special finish we like to top ours with a pat of butter & a drizzle of honey.

Nutrition

Calories: 383kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 532mg | Potassium: 81mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 361IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 1mg