Simple ingredients dress up Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix to create this super moist and flavorful Mexican Cornbread. This fast and easy cornbread recipe is a real crowd-pleaser!

A piled of pieces of Mexican cornbread topped with a pat of butter on a white plate.

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I’ve made this Mexican Cornbread countless times and each and every time, I’m shocked by just how delicious it is. The simple recipe turns store-bought corn muffin mix into the most flavorful cornbread with a fluffy, cake-like texture.

It’s an excellent choice to serve at a summer potluck, a holiday buffet, or with a bowl of chili for a simple, delicious dinner. And, I guarantee it will go over like gangbusters!

Easy Mexican Cornbread Recipe

While I’m a huge fan of cornbread made from scratch like my tried and true Rustic Sweet Cornbread, Jiffy Mexican Cornbread is a no-sweat recipe that takes just minutes to put together.

No mixer is needed. Just a mixing bowl, a spoon, and a short list of easy to stock ingredients. It’s perfect for those busy times when you have a big menu planned.

This is one of my favorite shortcut recipes of all time.

A top down shot of sliced cornbread in a white baking dish with a spatula.

It would be so incredibly corny for me to say that you could make this yummy cornbread in a jiffy. Thankfully, I have higher literary standards than that. Sometimes.

Ingredients for Jiffy Mexican Cornbread

The ingredients to make Mexican Cornbread with text.

Corn muffin mix – You’ll need two boxes of Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix. This is an exceptionally inexpensive boxed mix that has stood the test of time. It’s the only boxed mix I use for my Cornbread Stuffing.
Eggs
Vegetable oil
Canned creamed corn – Cream-style corn helps create the cake-like texture and adds great corn flavor.
Frozen yellow corn – It adds a nice textural element to the cornbread and even more corn flavor. There is no need to thaw it, just add it straight from the freezer.
Sour cream – I always use light sour cream but you can use regular or even substitute or plain Greek yogurt, if you’d like.
Shredded cheese – I like to use Monterey Jack cheese or pepper Jack, for a little kick. Sharp cheddar cheese would also be delicious.
Diced green chiles – A small can of diced green chiles adds amazing flavor.

How to Make Mexican Cornbread

This is a quick overview of how to make this recipe. You’ll find detailed instructions in the recipe card at the end of this post.

Four images showing a cornbread batter in a mixing bowl and baking dish before and after being baked.

In a large bowl, beat the eggs and oil with a wooden spoon until well combined. Add the creamed corn, frozen corn, sour cream, cheese, and diced green chiles and mix until well combined.
Add the Jiffy Mix to the wet ingredients and stir just until moistened. The batter will be slightly lumpy.
Pour the mixture into a baking dish that you’ve coated with nonstick spray.
Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Avoid the temptation to overmix the batter. The batter will be a little lumpy and that’s just how we want it for the best end result.

For clean cut slices, allow the cornbread to cool for 15 to 20 minutes before slicing.

I actually prefer diving right in and serving slightly messy, perfectly fluffy slices of this yummy cornbread warm from the oven.

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Slices of Mexican cornbread topped with butter on a white plate.

Storage Tips

Cover the completely cooled Mexican Cornbread with aluminum foil or plastic wrap and store at room temperature for 2 to 3 days. If possible, transfer to an airtight container to keep it fresh even longer. The cornbread can be stored in the refrigerator or frozen for longer storage.

To freeze, wrap the corn bread in plastic wrap to help prevent freezer burn then wrap tightly in foil or transfer it to a freezer safe container. Freeze for up to 3 months.

A spatula lifts a slice of Jiffy Mexican Cornbread from a white baking dish.

Serving Suggestions

We love this cornbread smothered with chili, shredded cheese, and a little sour cream. It’s also my favorite cornbread to serve with authentic BBQ fare and it’s an easy way to make a hearty bowl of soup or stew a complete meal.

Serve any of the recipes below with a fluffy slice of this cheesy Mexican Cornbread for a delicious meal.

Turkey Chili (a family favorite!)
Smoked Pork Tenderloin
Smoky Chili Braised Beef (Carne Guisada)
White Chicken Chili
Crock Pot Chile Verde
BBQ Country Style Ribs

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