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!
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.
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
- 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.
- 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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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.
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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Mexican Cornbread
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Ingredients
- 3 large eggs
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 14.75 ounce can cream-style corn
- ½ cup frozen yellow corn, no need to thaw
- ½ cup sour cream (light or regular), or plain Greek yogurt
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack or pepper Jack cheese
- 4 ounce can diced green chiles, drained
- 17 ounces Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix, (two 8.5 ounce packages)
Instructions
- Coat a 13- x 9-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- 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 Corn Muffin Mix and stir just until moistened. Batter will be slightly lumpy.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated using generic ingredients, and is an estimate not a guarantee. For more accurate results, please refer to the labels on your ingredients at home.
This post was originally published on May 4, 2015. It has been updated with new text and images.
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I’m looking forward to trying these! Are the ok to freeze? Thanks!
Yes, I think this would freeze well.
OMG! Followed the directions as submitted and was treated to the best cornbread! It was so moist and had a subtle kick to it. I will be making this over and over again and whenever I want to, and not just for dinner. Honestly, it was like a dessert to me. Served the cornbread for Easter with crockpot cooked BBQ chicken. Please don’t add changes to the recipe. It’s delicious as is.
I’ve been struggling to make good cornbread since moving from sea level to the mountains a few years ago. This was fantastic!! An absolute keeper. Notes: I did more eyeballing than measuring, used a Mexican blend cheese, and two 8oz cans of creamed corn, so it’s malleable to what you’ve got already. Thank you for this recipe!
Hi, thanks for this awesome recipe, if I wanted to cut it in half do I just use half of all the ingredients?
Yes!
Wow this was awesome! Halved the recipe except green chilis, went with 2 eggs. It was delish!! Thumbs up from everyone. Not dry and crumbly.
I do not have cream corn only frozen, can I just add more frozen corn and increase the sour cream? Also, should I adjust the bake time if I want to make muffins?
I really can’t say if that would work without further testing. I’d recommend waiting to try this until you have all the required ingredients. For muffins, I would assume they would take about half the time to bake, so probably 15 to 20 minutes.
This is now a family favorite! Thank you again!
This sounds great, but I was thinking taco meat was also in it. Plus, my husband don’t like cream cheese, is there an alternative?
There is no cream cheese in the recipe.
So so so delicious! I have made this a few times now and it will be one of my recipes I use for the rest of my life! I also add a little bit of chopped up fresh jalapeño. I use a bit more cheese than the recipe calls for and I also top the cornbread with a layer of cheese as well.
Megan you’re my new bffff! With the added cheese and peppers on top and extra cheese inside. Recipe is amazing as is but it ‘be like that’ with me and cheese haha I add on to take out pizza when I can haha
How should the Jiffy Mexican corn muffins be stored over night? Fridge or no need?
There’s no need to refrigerate the cornbread. Just cover with plastic wrap or foil.
Have you made these as muffins?
Did know if they would together. Thanks
I haven’t but I’m confident it would work well. Just spray your muffin cups, fill about 3/4 full and check them after about 15 minutes. They may take a little longer but without testing I can’t give an exact amount.
Instead of sour cream, can I use cream cheese?
The two have very different textures so I wouldn’t recommend it.