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Authentic southern sweet cornbread recipe using only 6 ingredients. This easy cornbread recipe uses Jiffy cornbread mix and a secret ingredient, frozen corn, to make the best sweet southern cornbread.
Every home cook needs a good southern sweet cornbread recipe. Learn a southerner’s secret to moist, perfectly sweetened cornbread every time.
Sweet Southern Cornbread Recipe for Dinner
Now, the argument can be made that cornbread shouldn’t be sweet. But, here in the south we definitely will disagree.
Cornbread is a staple as a bread option for most southern suppers. Visit any southern-style restaurant and you’ll be presented with the option of a roll, biscuit, or cornbread with your meal.
There is always some sort of bread served with dinner in the south. Always. Even if it is just a slice of sandwich bread.
Easy Old Fashioned Cornbread Recipe using Jiffy
It’s true that we like our food sweet here in the south.
It’s true for southern sweet tea and it’s definitely true when it comes to our cornbread.
Some would argue that sweet southern cornbread is almost like cake. While our biscuits may be savory our cornbread definitely satisfies the sweet tooth.
The best sweet cornbread recipe always starts with Jiffy cornbread mix.
I like to use Jiffy cornbread mix because they have done all of the hard work for you. All you need to do is add a few ingredients like eggs and milk then stir in some frozen corn to always bake moist cornbread every single time.
Moist Cornbread better than Cornbread Souffle
This recipe is unlike any other as it has frozen corn added to the mix. The use of the frozen corn is the secret to always having a moist cornbread.
This recipe sort of resembles a cornbread souffle in how moist it is but will stay together when sliced.
If you ever wanted to know how to make moist jiffy cornbread, this recipe is it. As the cornbread cooks the frozen corn adds some much needed extra moisture to the cornbread. This is the easiest way to dress up boxed cornbread to make the best jiffy cornbread.
Southern Cornbread Recipe with Corn
Yep, you read that right. Cornbread with actual corn in it!
Trust me on this. It is a game changer and the secret to the best southern sweet cornbread recipe you’ll ever make.
I haven’t always made sweet cornbread with actual corn in it, though. Adding corn into our cornbread is something that I learned from my father-in-law. My husband grew up on it and that’s how I’ve been making it ever since I met him to keep the tradition going.
Now you could use a drained can of corn in this recipe instead of frozen corn. But honestly, canned corn doesn’t even come close in taste like frozen corn does. Frozen corn tastes as close to fresh as you possibly can get. Which is why I will always opt for frozen vegetables over canned any day.
Sweet Southern Cornbread in Cast Iron Skillet
The use of a cast iron skillet is a southern tradition when it comes to making cornbread.
Do you absolutely have to use a cast iron skillet when making cornbread, absolutely not. You can use a regular baking dish if you would like.
Does using a cast iron skillet add to the flavor of a sweet cornbread recipe? I think so! Besides cooking with cast iron is known to have health benefits like its ability to add iron to your diet.
Whenever I make cornbread I always use a cast iron skillet. But if you don’t have a cast iron skillet or prefer not to use one, then you can use any small sized glass or metal baking dish.
Southern Sweet Cornbread Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 box Jiffy cornbread mix
- 1 egg
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/2 tbsp granulated sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Combine Jiffy cornbread mix with egg, frozen corn, melted unsalted butter, and whole milk in a small bowl.
- Prepare a cast iron skillet if necessary to prevent sticking and pour batter into the pan.
- Sprinkle over top of the batter 1/2 tbsp of granulated sugar.
- Bake in the oven for roughly 15-25 mins until golden brown on top.
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I love corn bread! This is a great dish for Thanksgiving! Thanks for sharing your recipe!
That is great cornbread. Love the idea of corn in the cornbread, most don’t do that.
My family would definitely gonna love this for sure! This looks absolutely delicious! Can’t wait to try this!
Yummy! This looks so delicious. I can’t wait to try it!
I’m a huge fan of cornbread, looking forward to trying this.
We love cornbread here, but funny enough…we have never added any corn to it! Hahaha, however my daughter did try it at her school years ago.
Cornbread is the best. I love it with some warm chili. Yum!
I am sure I’d love this. I have always been a huge fan of cornbread!
Yum – that sounds amazing!! Pinning this to try this weekend. :)
It has been a long time since I had cornbread. I will have to make this recipe.
I love home made corn bread! This recipe sounds perfect for our weekend chili night with friends.
Oh wow I’ve never had cornbread with corn pieces in it. This looks great! I love mine sweet. Have to try this recipe.
Oh wow I’ve never had cornbread with corn pieces in it. This looks great! I love mine sweet. Have to try this recipe.
Thanks for the recipe! We gotta try this out this weekend too! Yummylicous! :D
Oh my goodness! My mother-in-law always made this cornbread but I didn’t get the recipe before she passed away. Thank you so much!
{{big hugs}} for making my Honey’s night when I make this!
~ Ashley
I always use Jiffy to make cornbread (especially during our “Chili” season!). I love your additions :)
Love cornbread! Thanks for linking up at the Manic Mondays blog hop! This week’s hop is now live. Hope to see you there!
Hmmm. That’s a good question. Sweet, but I love it savory when used in dressing. I’ve got to try adding corn to my next batch of cornbread. Omnomnom.
I prefer my cornbread on the sweet side. I do also add creamed corn and honey to mine so this looks yummy, to me.
That looks so good and I am not even a cornbread type of person. One time I made a cornbread that my family really loved, and my husband’s cousin who isn’t even a cornbread person ate it and told me how good it was. The problem is, I don’t have the recipe anymore and I forgot where I got it from. That was the only recipe I want and the type of cornbread I eat. Yours look good though.
I love love love corn bread. We make it with almond milk and I prefer it sweet. That looks amazing!
Oh, almond milk. That’s interesting! Thanks for sharing.
Oh my – I haven’t had a good cornbread in years. I need to try this! Yum!
This looks so delicious! I love cornbread. Your pictures are so enticing. I spotted whole corn pieces inside the buttery looking center- mmmmm….
I definitely like mine sweet. I add sugar to the jiffy mix too!
Cornbread is so often bland but when done right and just sweet enough – it is amazing.
Wow! Yours turned out great! I absolutely LOVE cornbread especially with some delicious chili! Yum!
I love corn bread… especially made in a cast iron pans like this one. True southern way.
Yep you are right @Mrs. Mashed Up, cast iron is a must!
Wow! This recipe sounds amazing! I love sweet cornbread and cannot wait to try this recipe!
Awesome. Let me know how you like it @Bianca
Definitely like it sweet. Have you ever tried baking your cornbread in a wafflemaker? Then serving chili on top….SO good!! :) Thanks for the recipe!
No I haven’t @Marya….that sounds like a great idea! Thanks for sharing :)
Well, I have a box of Jiffy Cornbread mix in the cabinet and frozen corn in the freezer. Hot-diggity. Thanks for a new recipe! Love it.
That’s awesome @Paula Parker….they are really great paired together.
I love making homemade cornbread! I also use Jiffy in my cornbread casserole recipe
Oh man that sounds amazing. Corn bread is one of my favorite things in the entire world.
I like hot and homemade cornbread.. Put a little melted butter on it and off i go..
I usually don’t add the corn to my cornbread either, but that looks delicious! Not to mention easier than my usual recipe. Pinning for later!