Southern Cornbread Recipe With Corn

This cornbread recipe with corn is my go-to for a soul food Thanksgiving menu, Christmas dinner, and Sunday Southern dinners all throughout the year!

Cornbread enthusiasts everywhere love this savory and sweet cornbread recipe with corn. 

I’ve shared this recipe on recipe note cards and have handed it out so much offline. Now I’m finally formalizing it for easy online distribution!

What is corn in cornbread called?

Corn in cornbread is called cornmeal.

And with the addition of other soul food-inspired ingredients, you get a buttery flavor (thanks to the melted butter), rich creaminess (from the cream cheese), and hints of sweet yellow kernels of corn.

My cornbread recipe is the perfect bread for dishes like tangy fresh cranberry sauce to yummy sweet potato pie!

 A crisp crust meets a tender interior once this bread comes out of the oven. 

You’ll never want another dry slice of bread again!

The best part about this cornbread recipe with corn is that the mixture can be whipped up so quickly, and it pairs beautifully with any vegetarian dish! 

It’s also a tasty side for breakfast or brunch alongside eggs, sausage, bacon, or ham.

Jiffy cornbread with corn kernels 

With few ingredients, you can make this Southern cornbread quick and easy – no last-minute planning needed! 

Just follow my step-by-step instructions for preparing cornbread with corn using an easy Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix. Then, combine the cornbread mix with delicious creamed corn (canned creamed corn will also work!). Finally, cream cheese and granulated sugar add just the right amount of sweetness to enhance the flavor of this once-basic box dish!

Soul food is all about customizing a dish with your favorite family enhancements. Then you embody the soul food motto: 

“Food for the body is not enough. There must be food for the soul.”

Can you make this recipe with homemade cornbread made from scratch?

Believe it or not, many arguments have been ensued about whether Southern cornbread has to be made homemade or if it’s okay with a box mix. 

Jiffy is as Southern as a brand gets! So overall, if you use a box mix, there will be no compromise to the authentic Southern flavors.

Simply follow my recipe instructions for the perfect balance of soft and crumbly bread with savory soul food seasoning!

But if you want to make this easy cornbread with corn recipe from scratch, check out the dynamic recipe card below for instructions!

Can you use white cornmeal instead of yellow?

What if you still want to make this cornbread recipe from scratch?

You could interchange yellow cornmeal for white. 

The taste is similar and good, but you should know that yellow cornmeal is sweeter than white. This is because one comes from white corn kernels, while the other is from the sweeter yellow kernels of corn.

Can you omit the sugar to make this cornbread recipe less sweet and more savory?

This recipe makes a Southern soul food cornbread that’s both savory and sweet. 

However, you can omit the sugar and creamed corn from the recipe ingredients for a more savory rendition.

You’ll be on time and ready for all major holiday dinners, thanks to this trusty old Southern comfort food favorite. 

Cornbread with corn is also an ideal bread for dunking into chili, seafood boils, soups and stews.

You’ll soon find yourself craving it all year long!

Cornbread with corn recipe

Ingredients 

• 8.5 oz. box of Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix
• 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter
• ¾ a cup of creamed corn (fresh corn creamed, or canned)
• 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar
• ⅓ cup of whipped cream cheese 

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Instructions for skillet cornbread with corn

1. Preheat the conventional oven or Instant Pot Omni Plus oven to bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes (although you may not use all of this time for melting the butter). 
2. Place the butter in an 8-inch baking pan or skillet and melt in the oven for approximately 5 minutes.
3. While the butter is melting, combine the Jiffy cornbread mix, creamed corn, sugar, and cream cheese in a medium-size mixing bowl.
4. Pour the melted butter from the baking pan into the mixing bowl and mix all the ingredients together. 
5. Pour the cornbread batter into the baking pan or skillet.
6. Bake at 350 degrees F. In the conventional oven, bake for 25-30 minutes. In the Instant Pot Omni Plus oven, bake for 23-25 minutes. 
7. Serve cornbread with corn warm, and enjoy!

What kind of cornmeal is used in cornbread?

Making this recipe from scratch? Then what’s the best kind of cornmeal to use for cornbread?

Yellow cornmeal is the perfect choice for this recipe which gives the cornbread a beautiful golden-brown color and delicious grainy texture. Still, you can substitute yellow cornmeal with white cornmeal. You’ll enjoy the same delightful taste; the only difference would be the color of the cornbread and a slightly less sweet taste.

If using a box mix like Jiffy, you’re already using yellow cornmeal!

What is the ideal cornbread texture?

If making cornbread from scratch, medium-grind cornmeal will give this recipe the best texture.

Instructions for sweet cornbread with corn (made from scratch)

Follow the instructions below to make this cornbread with corn recipe from scratch:

• Ingredients: 1 cup of medium grind cornmeal, ⅔ cup of all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons of baking powder, 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter, 1 cup of creamed corn (fresh corn creamed, or canned), 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar, 6 oz. of whipped cream cheese

1. Preheat the conventional oven or Instant Pot Omni Plus oven to bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes (although you may not use all of this time for melting the butter). 
2. Place the butter in an 8-inch baking pan or skillet and melt in the oven for approximately 5 minutes.
3. While the butter is melting, combine the dry ingredients (cornmeal, flour, baking powder, sugar) with the creamed corn and cream cheese in a medium-size mixing bowl.
4. Pour the melted butter from the baking pan into the mixing bowl and mix all the ingredients together. 
5. Pour the cornbread batter into the baking pan or skillet.
6. Bake at 350 degrees F. In the conventional oven, bake for 25-30 minutes. In the Instant Pot Omni Plus oven, bake for 23-25 minutes. 
7. Serve cornbread with corn warm, and enjoy!

Can you make cornbread using creamed corn?

Creamed corn is a secret ingredient in this recipe for maximum flavor and tenderness! 

The result is a delicious, moist cornbread that will make you never want another dry slice of bread again!

What goes well with cornbread made with creamed corn?

Behold! The possibilities are endless. This perfect cornbread with creamed corn recipe goes with a variety of your favorite side dishes and delights. 

So what do Southerners eat with cornbread?

Southern food favorites like baked chicken, green beans, and creamy mashed potatoes with a cobbler for dessert.

Did you know corn could be added to Jiffy mix?

Adding corn to the Jiffy mix is a great way to make your favorite dish even more delicious! Mixing these two ingredients together gives extra creaminess and enhances the flavor and texture of your cornbread recipe.

What should you serve with cornbread?

Cornbread is an excellent accompaniment to any meal, especially if it’s served with maple syrup, butter, or honey (or honey butter) for breakfast. Or beans or leafy-greens like soul food collard greens for dinner! 

What can you add to cornbread?

Below are a few Southern soul food favorites: 

1. Butter and Honey – The most traditional way of serving cornbread.
2. Jalapeños- Because some like it hot!
3. Barbecue Sauce – Great for BBQ season! 
4. Cranberries – Make sweet cornbread a holiday tradition!
5. Pineapple – An any time of year sweet Southern treat!
6. Sliced Tomatoes – Serve tomatoes on the side, in a salad, or Southern fried and green to add color and contrast of refreshing flavor. 

Easy cornbread recipe with corn FAQs

What is the ideal cornbread texture?

The ideal texture of the bread should be moist but not soggy. 

If your cornbread is too dry or too wet, then chances are it won’t hold up to adding any toppings at all! 

This cornbread recipe with corn should have a slightly crunchy exterior with a moist and chewy interior.

What ingredients do you need to make the Jiffy cornbread with creamed corn and sour cream recipe?

This recipe is perfect if you’re looking for a quick cornbread recipe because it requires only a handful of ingredients. You need only five ingredients to enjoy this tasty delight, replacing the cream cheese with sour cream.

1. Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix
2. Butter
3. Creamed corn
4. Sugar
5. Whipped cream cheese

What can you substitute for vegetable oil in cornbread?

You could try substituting butter or margarine instead of vegetable oil. Both are rich in flavor and will give your bread a great taste. 

How can you tell when cornbread is done?

Simply follow its color; when it turns golden-brown, it means it is done.

Another way to confirm it has been appropriately cooked is to insert a toothpick in it. If the toothpick comes out clean, the cornbread is done.

How do you soften hard cornbread?

Stale bread works well when making breadcrumbs or stuffing recipes!

Softening hard cornbread is as easy as wrapping it in a paper towel and nuking it in the microwave for 20 seconds at a time. 

Moistening an entire loaf takes more work but can be done by covering the top with foil before baking for 10-15 minutes or until desired consistency has been reached.

This cornbread recipe with corn is a Southern recipe that will yield a soft and tender bread because of the creamed corn and cream cheese in the recipe ingredients.

Why does your cornbread crumble?

When making cornbread, this is a common occurrence: you put all your ingredients together, and the bread comes out with a crumbly mess! 

If you’re not careful with your measurements, or if you don’t follow the proper baking instructions, you might end up having crumbly cornbread. 

Another factor that may lead to crumbly cornbread is adding too much cornmeal.

Will an 11″ cast iron skillet work for this recipe?

I recommend an 8″ skillet to comfortably bake this skillet cornbread with a nice thickness and density.

A larger skillet may yield a flat cornbread because the batter will spread out more in the pan.

What kind of baking dish should you use?

An 8″ baking pan or cast-iron skillet is perfect for this recipe.

Can you bake cornbread in a glass dish or muffin tin?

Will this bake the same in anything else? 

You can use this cornbread batter to make corn muffins or to fill a glass baking dish.

Just remember to grease the glass dish or muffin tin first.

Can this recipe be doubled just by doubling the ingredients?

When scaling or doubling a recipe, it’s important to note that cook times may vary. But not necessarily by double (or half). 

If you’re preparing larger or smaller portions, it’s likely to alter the original recipe cooking time. So allow for more time if making a larger portion and for smaller portions, check the dish at least 10 minutes early to see if it’s done. You don’t want to overcook or burn the food.

You can use the dynamic recipe card below to adjust the serving size for the proportionate amount of ingredients for making more or less of this cornbread with corn recipe!

How do you keep cornbread from falling apart?

Cornbread may fall apart because of an excess of flour or cornmeal, depending on the recipe. 

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