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Here is my JIFFY CORNBREAD HACK using just ONE BOX and adding a few ingredients to make it really moist and fluffy!

It goes from crumbly and blah, to moist and wow! 

JIFFY cornbread mix has been around for decades, since 1930! It is very popular. By itself I find it a little dry. BUT, there are many, many recipes out there to improve it! I have a tried a few. A lot of them use 2 boxes. I like my way because it uses only one box, so I get just enough, and the pieces are not gigantic! And being moist and fluffy is how I like cornbread.

Some people like cornbread made in a cast iron skillet which gives a crispy crust and brown edges. I think there are two camps of cornbread lovers!

In this recipe, sour cream gives the cornbread a little tang and adds moisture.  Butter adds richness.  JIFFY mix already has a subtle sweetness to it, but you can add the optional sugar if you like it more sweet. For making muffins, follow the TIP on the recipe.

See the EASY steps to make this in the slideshow below.

Enjoy!

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JIFFY Cornbread Hack ~ Moist and Fluffy!

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JIFFY cornbread has been around for decades, since 1930. It is very popular and people have their favorite recipes to make it even better. Mine is the moist and fluffy kind, it is baked. It has sour cream and butter, and uses only one one box of JIFFY cornbread mix,. It is so-oo good!
3.87 from 45 votes
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: American
Servings: 9
Calories: 93

Ingredients

  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1 egg
  • ¼ cup butter melted
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons sugar (optional)
  • 1 package (8.5 ounces) JIFFY corn muffin mix

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°.
  • Grease or spray an 8-inch square pan.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the sour cream and egg.
  • Mix in the melted butter and milk.
  • Mix in the sugar if you are using it.
  • Mix in the JIFFY corn muffin mix.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
  • Bake at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until a cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Serve hot.

EXTRA TIP:

WANT MUFFINS?  Grease a muffin tin or use paper cupcake liners.  You will make 6, or 7 depending on size.  For the maximum crown on the muffins let the batter sit in the bowl for 4 minutes first then continue. Bake at 400° for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
DO YOU LIKE REAL SWEET CORNBREAD?  Add in the optional sugar for more sweetness. 
LEFTOVERS?   Reheat in the microwave for about 15 seconds. 
CORNBREAD TOASTIES:  I love to cut them in half, put them in the toaster oven for a few minutes and then spread some butter and jam on top!
Nutrition
Calories: 93kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 39mg | Sodium: 67mg | Potassium: 38mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 278IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1mg

14 Comments

  1. Anonymous December 18, 2025 at 11:13 pm

    I love this is for only one box! Most are for two. Sometimes you only want a bit, not a giant batch. Thank you!

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  2. Anonymous May 4, 2025 at 5:14 pm

    Thank you for this excellent recipe. It is indeed, moist and fluffy.

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  3. Anonymous December 9, 2024 at 8:05 pm

    I added just a little salt also and some honey butter on top but my kids are loving this corn bread thank you.

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  4. Anonymous November 1, 2024 at 2:27 pm

    I can’t believe how dry and crumbly jiffy

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  5. Anonymous September 21, 2024 at 5:56 pm

    Oh my God, this is PERFECT! Thank you! I have been searching a moist and sweeter corn bread recipe for years. I used to do the Jiffy Corn Bread with Cake mix, but cake mix no longer available. This absolutely perfect and no buttermilk needed. Thank you!

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    1. Margot February 9, 2025 at 11:20 am

      i found the cake mix at Walmart, also my daughter suggested adding a can of cream style corn. I use 2 muffin mixes and I cake mix along with the cream style corn, eggs, milk and water. Come out very good cooked @ 350 degrees for about fourth mins. Some times I add mine pieces of Jalepino and red bell pepper.

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  6. Anonymous July 13, 2024 at 8:50 am

    Cause my granddaughter doesn’t eat pork that’s why I need the jiffy corn bread vegetable

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    1. Anonymous November 20, 2025 at 7:46 pm

      Jiffy cornbread vegetable pork yes my granddaughter too

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  7. Anonymous July 13, 2024 at 8:49 am

    I would like jiffy corn bread mix vegetable

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  8. Anonymous June 21, 2024 at 7:00 am

    Totally agree!

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    1. Anonymous September 21, 2024 at 11:03 pm

      Thanks! Enjoy!

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  9. Gary Snow June 18, 2024 at 9:06 pm

    Perfect cure for the typical pan of dry Jiffy cornbread. This version is moist and flavourful. Didn’t feel the need to add sugar since it’s already sweet enough.

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    1. Anonymous September 21, 2024 at 11:02 pm

      That’s great! So glad you like it as much as I do! Thanks for commenting!

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    2. Anonymous September 21, 2024 at 11:03 pm

      Yes! I agree! No more dry cornbread! Thanks for commenting!

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