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3.88 from 24 votes

The Best Cornbread Ever—Quick and Easy!

Take ordinary boxed corn muffin mix and make the best moist cornbread ever with this simple recipe hack. 
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time19 minutes
Total Time24 minutes
Course: Baking
Cuisine: American
Servings: 16
Calories: 156kcal
Cost: $2

Equipment

  • 9 x 13 baking pan OR
  • 12" cast iron skillet

Ingredients

  • 2 8.5 oz boxes Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup milk whole, 2% , skim , or evaporated (see NOTES)
  • 2 eggs
  • 3 tablespoons honey

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 F.
  • Prepare cast iron skillet (or 9 x 13-inch baking pan) with your favorite grease or non-stick cooking spray.
  • Place all ingredients in a large bowl. Mix well with a wooden spoon until well incorporated. Don't overmix.
  • Pour into prepared baking pan or cast iron skillet.
  • Bake for 25 minutes until slightly golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center of the cornbread comes out clean. Do not overbake!

Notes

If opting for evaporated milk in this hack, dilute 50:50 with water—1/4 cup evaporated milk and 1/4 cup water to make 1/2 cup milk.  

Nutrition

Calories: 156kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 255mg | Potassium: 54mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 92IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 1mg