Easy Cornbread Recipes

This is the easiest cornbread recipe you will ever make starting out with cornbread mix.

The best part about this easy cornbread is how moist and tender the cake-like texture is and how versatile.

We listed numerous mix-in suggestions below to change the flavors from sweet to savory with just one perfect cornbread recipe.

Each bread can be different with any meal you make, starting with cornbread mix and then with our mixin, your cornbread can be for Mexican,  or even Italian-inspired meals or even for breakfast!

Our favorite is our Italian Pepperoni cornbread or the Bacon and  Cheddar Cheese, just get creative with your ideas anything can go into this basic recipe.

Mayonnaise is the secret ingredient to perfectly moist and tender cornbread plus it's great in a muffin pan for a portable on-the-go snack!

Our recipe is so fast it can be on your table in around 25 minutes!

Even the kids can make this one it's the easiest cornbread ever.

If you love using cornmeal, try our Polenta with Meat Sauce Recipe, Polenta Roasted Potatoes, or Polenta Pizza.

Check out my tips and scroll down to the bottom to get this quick and easily printable recipe!

Serving Cornbread

I am often asked what we serve this delicious tender bread with so here are some suggestions.



Barbecued Chicken, Pulled Pork, Burnt Ends Pork Belly, or smoked brisket, with any kind of Cowboy Beans is a great start for serving this bread on the side.



Chili and Beer Stews are also another perfect comfort food.



Ultimately fresh out of the oven with butter is the best anytime even or spread with a delicious berry jam is another favorite.



You can decide if you want this cornbread to be sweet or savory just check out all the options.

Ingredients You Will Need for Easy Cornbread

Scroll the recipe card below for exact measurements

• any brand cornbread mix
• mayonnaise
• sugar
• eggs slightly beaten
• whole milk or buttermilk
• butter melted

Tips

1. Only stir to moisten the batter
2. Any additional items are to be folded in at the end
3. Do not overbake the recipe
4. Don't forget to grease the pan
5. For a thicker cornbread use, a small pie plate greased this makes an 8-inch square
6. Always preheat the oven first
7. Use the toothpick method in the center to ensure the cornbread is dry in the center
8. Plain cornbread is great with butter or jams with any meal

Mix-in for Basic Cornbread

• Bacon and Cheese: 1/2 cup of crumbled bacon and 2 tablespoons sundried tomatoes and 1 teaspoon of granulated garlic powder, 1/2 cup shredded cheddar

• Green chile and cheddar cheese:1/4 cup of chopped green chiles, 1/3 cup of shredded cheddar cheese, 1/4 teaspoon granulated garlic powder,  1 teaspoon chili or taco seasoning.

• Breakfast sausage and cheddar:1/3 cup of crumbled cooked breakfast sausage and 1 teaspoon chopped green peppers, 1 teaspoon minced onions 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese.

• Tex Mex:1/4 cup of fresh or frozen corn kernels, 1/4 cup black beans,  1 teaspoon granulated garlic, 1 tablespoon green bell pepper, and 1 tablespoon of minced fresh basil.

• Italian pepperoni:1/4 cup of finely chopped pepperoni, 1/3 cup grated parmesan, 1 teaspoon granulated garlic powder, 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning, and 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper top with shredded Italian blended cheeses.

• Spicy shrimp creole: 1/2 cup of chopped cooked shrimp, 1 teaspoon finely diced jalapeno, and 1 teaspoon of creole seasoning.

• Apple cinnamon nut:1/3 cup of chopped pecans, 1 cored and skinned diced apple and 2 tablespoons of brown sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon.

• Cranberry Orange:1/3 cup of fresh or frozen cranberries, 1 tablespoon orange zest, and 3 tablespoons of maple syrup.

• Blueberry and lemon:1/2 cup of fresh or frozen blueberries, 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract, and the zest of 1 lemon.

• Broccoli and Cheddar:1 cup of finely chopped broccoli, 1 teaspoon granulated garlic, and 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

• Other Suggestions: Olives, mushrooms, corn off the cob, black beans jalapeno pepper chopped, assorted cheeses

More Bread We Love

Easy No-Knead Bread


Beer Bread Cupcakes


Zucchini Bisquick Bread Sticks

Pin for later

Get Creative

Even though below you will find simple additions for your classic cornbread recipe, there are plenty more ideas you can come up with using substitutions.


Just think of what will go great with the meal you preparing and don't be afraid to add what you like.


If you loved sliced olives, peppers, onions, fresh garlic, add what you like or substitute broccoli for mushroom, etc,


These are just some of the ones I made we love in our home, and sometimes I make one plain and the other filled with whatever I may have in the refrigerator.


Cheesy cornbread is perfect for chili for example but we love blueberry with lemon for breakfast!


Let me know in the comment box if you develop a new cornbread flavor we would love to try your ideas.

Easy Best Cornbread Using A Mix

Yield: 24

Author: Claudia Lamascolo

Prep time: 5 MinCook time: 25 MinTotal time: 30 Min

This is an easy cornbread recipe starting out with a mix and adding mayonnaise plus we have several mix-in ideas to change it up!

Ingredients

• 2- 8.5 ounce boxes of cornbread muffin mix (I use Jiffy)
• 1 cup mayonnaise (we use Hellmann's)
• 3 teaspoons sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup melted butter (1 stick)
• 2/3 cup buttermilk (store-bought or make your own adding 3 teaspoons white vinegar to whole milk)
• Or You Can Make Our Homemade From Scratch Recipe
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
•  1 cup yellow cornmeal 
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar 
• 1 teaspoon salt 
• 3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
• 1 large egg 
• 1 cup milk
• Optional: some folks like it sweet if you're one of them add the 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar for a less sweet cornbread
• Note: see all Mix-in Suggestions under notes

Instructions

1. This is the basic Classic Cornbread Recipe below feel free to add anything you like or leave it plain.
2. Prepare an 8-inch pan or muffin tin with butter or oil spray.
3. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
4. Before you start: Remember as you make this recipe, it's just stirred until moistened do not overbeat this recipe.
5. Combine the mayonnaise, eggs, sugar, buttermilk, and butter mixture evenly.
6. Stir in the cornbread mix.
7. Fold in any mix-in suggestions you like.
8. Spoon into prepared pan.
9. Bake at 400 degrees for 25 minutes or until the center comes out clean using the toothpick method.
10. Serve warm with butter or your favorite jam.
11. Homemade from Scratch Directions:
12. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9 inch pan and set that aside.
13. Whisk together the flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, and salt and set that aside. In a separate bowl add the oil, butter, milk, and eggs and whisk together.
14. Blend the two mixtures evenly together just until combined.
15. Pour into the prepared pan.
16. Bake for around 25 minutes or until the middle is set using a toothpick to ensure doneness.
17. Cool before cutting.

Notes

Mix-in for Basic Cornbread

• Bacon and Cheese: 1/2 cup of crumbled bacon and 2 tablespoons sundried tomatoes and 1 teaspoon of granulated garlic powder, 1/2 cup shredded cheddar
• Green chile and cheddar cheese:1/4 cup of chopped green chiles, 1/3 cup of shredded cheddar cheese, 1/4 teaspoon granulated garlic powder, 1 teaspoon chili or taco seasoning.
• Breakfast sausage and cheddar:1/3 cup of crumbled cooked breakfast sausage and 1 teaspoon chopped green peppers, 1 teaspoon minced onions 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese.
• Tex Mex:1/4 cup of fresh or frozen corn kernels, 1/4 cup black beans, 1 teaspoon granulated garlic, 1 tablespoon green bell pepper, and 1 tablespoon of minced fresh basil.
• Italian pepperoni:1/4 cup of finely chopped pepperoni, 1/3 cup grated parmesan, 1 teaspoon granulated garlic powder, 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning, and 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper top with shredded Italian blended cheeses.
• Spicy shrimp creole: 1/2 cup of chopped cooked shrimp, 1 teaspoon finely diced jalapeno, and 1 teaspoon of creole seasoning.
• Apple cinnamon nut:1/3 cup of chopped pecans, 1 cored and skinned diced apple and 2 tablespoons of brown sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon.
• Cranberry Orange:1/3 cup of fresh or frozen cranberries, 1 tablespoon orange zest, and 3 tablespoons of maple syrup.
• Blueberry and lemon:1/2 cup of fresh or frozen blueberries, 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract, and the zest of 1 lemon.
• Broccoli and Cheddar:1 cup of finely chopped broccoli, 1 teaspoon granulated garlic, and 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• Other Suggestions: Olives, mushrooms, corn off the cob, black beans jalapeno pepper chopped, assorted cheeses

Nutrition Facts

Calories

337.51

Fat (grams)

22.13 g

Sat. Fat (grams)

7.61 g

Carbs (grams)

31.83 g

Fiber (grams)

2.06 g

Net carbs

29.77 g

Sugar (grams)

14.41 g

Protein (grams)

4.47 g

Sodium (milligrams)

380.5 mg

Cholesterol (grams)

60.8 mg

Similar Recipes

Blueberry Cornbread Muffins and Savory Cornbread Recipes

Corn Dog Muffins

Polenta with Meat Sauce

Roasted Polenta Potatoes

Guinness Beer Muffin Bread

https://www.whatscookinitalianstylecuisine.com/2020/08/easy-classic-cornbread.html

These are all copyright-protected images and content. Do not reprint/reuse this recipe or its images without my written permission.

cornbread mix recipes, homemade cornbread recipes, cornbread using a mix, cornbread using mayonnaise

bread, quick bread, cornmeal recipes, cornbread recipes,

Mexican, American

Pin for later

More Recipes We Love:

Best Quick Breads


Beer Bread