World’s Best Cornbread

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Cornbread is a southern staple. It’s often served with chili, stews, soups, and fried chicken. Slather on some butter when it’s warm from the oven and enjoy!

Slice of world's best cornbread on a green plate.This cornbread recipe came to me many years ago, from a co-worker. It’s the simplest recipe you may ever make and it really is the world’s best cornbread. My family thinks so and so does everyone I serve it to. I often get asked for the recipe and am happy to oblige.

World's best cornbread in a baking dish warm from the oven.

At the end of this post, you’ll find links to holiday side dish recipes but you may be thinking how is cornbread a holiday side dish. Well, it is for a couple of reasons. First, in the south, cornbread is a staple alongside just about any meal, not just soups or stews or chilis. I often serve it with fried chicken.

Slice of world's best cornbread on a green plate.

While this cornbread doesn’t have any added sugar it is on the sweeter side due to the addition of the cake mix. You really need to use Jiffy brand mixes. A full-size cake mix will not work. Trust me on this. Cornbread in the south tends to be on the sweet side.

Using a cake mix also makes the cornbread texture softer than more traditional cornbread. I bake this in a glass baking dish. The top is nice and golden and the edges a bit crispy as a yummy cornbread should be. This will keep on the counter, covered, for a few days. You can serve this at room temperature but we like it warm with pecan honey butter or whipped pumpkin spice honey butter to make it extra special.

This easy cornbread recipe starts with two mixes and comes together quickly. Serve alongside fried chicken, soups, or chili. #cornbread #startswithamix Click to Tweet

More cornbread recipes on the blog:

A-Maize-ing Maple Cornbread
Cornbread Muffins

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World’s Best Cornbread

World's best cornbread isn't just delicious, it's easy too! Serve it with soups, stews, chili, and fried chicken.
5 from 7 votes
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Side Dishes
Cuisine: American
Servings: 9 – 12 servings

Ingredients

  • Cooking Spray
  • 2 packages Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix
  • 3 large eggs divided
  • 2/3 cup milk
  • 1 package Jiffy Yellow Cake Mix
  • 1/2 cup cold water

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Spray 9 x 13-inch baking dish with non-stick spray, set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine corn muffin mixes, 2 eggs, and milk then set aside.
  • In a separate bowl, combine yellow cake mix, 1 egg, cold water, and beat with a mixer at high speed for 3-4 minutes. Fold corn muffin and cake mixes together until blended thoroughly. Pour combined mixtures into prepared pan. Bake 30-35 minutes. Cut into squares. Serve warm or at room temperature.

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