I’ll be honest with you: I always have a box or two of Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix in the pantry. It’s reliable, cheap, and it just works. But let’s be clear — around here, we don’t make basic cornbread. Not when we can give it a glow-up in under 10 minutes with some delicious cornbread muffins.
These Jazzed-Up Jiffy Cornbread Muffins are everything you want from a cornbread side: soft, fluffy, slightly sweet, and rich with buttery flavor. I’ve been making this version of cornbread muffins for a while, and it finally felt like time to write it down — not just because it’s good, but because it’s one of those recipes that makes even a busy weeknight feel like Sunday dinner.
Why I Don’t Use Whole Milk (And Maybe You Don’t Either)
If you’ve been following me, you already know — my toddler has a sensitive stomach, so we don’t keep whole milk in the house. We use 2%, but for baking, I like something richer. That’s why I always keep half-and-half on hand. It’s a small switch that makes a big difference in the texture of these muffins — think more moist, more flavorful, and way more satisfying cornbread muffins.
Combine that with sour cream for moisture, honey for a soft hint of sweetness, and a generous pour of melted butter, and now we’re talking about cornbread that can stand next to anything — spicy jerk pork, smoky chili, fried chicken, you name it. These cornbread muffins really complement any meal.
The Secret Step from My Grandmother
My grandmother used to tell me, “Let that batter sit before you bake it. Give it time to come together.” At the time, I thought it was just a little kitchen folklore. Turns out, letting the cornbread batter rest for 5–10 minutes before baking really does make it fluffier and more tender. The cornmeal softens, the leavening activates, and the texture of these muffins comes out just right every single time. Thanks, Grandma.
What to Serve These With
These muffins are the kind of side dish that just slides onto the plate and fits — no fuss, no stress. Here’s what I love to serve them with:
- Try A Deliicious bowl of Our Cheat Code Chili alongside these cornbread muffins.
- Rice and Peas
- BBQ ribs or pulled chicken
- Big bowls of chili, soup, or gumbo
- Or just with a little extra butter and a drizzle of honey for breakfast with your cornbread muffins.
Storage Tips & Reheating
- Store cooled muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or in the fridge for 4 days.
- Reheat in the microwave with a damp paper towel for 10–15 seconds to bring back that soft, fresh texture.
- Freeze in a zip-top bag for up to 2 months. Reheat straight from frozen!
Tools I Use for These Muffins
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- ASETY Chef Knife – in case I add fresh chopped corn to the cornbread muffins.
- Disposable prep gloves – especially when dealing with sticky batters.
- My mini loaf tin – sturdy and bakes evenly every time for mini cornbread muffins.
Final Thoughts: Simple, Sweet, and Worth It
This recipe for cornbread muffins is one of those quiet stars in my kitchen — easy enough to pull together on a Tuesday, delicious enough to serve on a holiday, and consistent enough to trust every time. It’s my go-to when I need something to balance out spice, bring comfort to the table, or just use what I already have in the fridge.
And now it’s yours, too.
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Jazzed Up Jiffy Cornbread
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minutesMoist, buttery, gently sweet — and made with real-mom pantry swaps that just work.
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Ingredients
2 boxes Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix
2 large eggs
2/3 cup half-and-half
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted (1 stick)
1 tablespoon honey
Optional: 3/4 to 1 cup sweet corn (drained canned, thawed frozen, or fresh)
For brushing: additional melted butter
Directions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Line or grease a 12-cup muffin pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, half-and-half, sour cream, melted butter, and honey until smooth.
- Add both boxes of Jiffy mix and stir until just combined — don’t overmix. If using corn, fold it in now.
- Let the batter rest for 5–10 minutes before baking. (This trick from Grandma helps the cornbread rise better and bake up extra tender.)
- After resting, give the batter one gentle stir, then fill muffin cups about 3/4 full.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- While still hot, brush the tops with melted butter.
- Let cool slightly and serve warm — perfect alongside spicy dishes like jerk pork or a big bowl of chili.
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