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Jiffy Mexican Cornbread

A quick and easy shortcut recipe that's full of flavor thanks to the creamed corn, jalapenos, chives, and cheese!
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American, Mexican
Keyword jalapeno cheddar cornbread, jiffy cornbread with jalapeños, jiffy mexican cornbread, mexican cornbread recipe, spicy cornbread
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 9 people
Calories 197kcal
Author Blair Lonergan

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 (8.5 ounce) package Jiffy corn muffin mix
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 (8.25 ounce) can cream-style corn
  • 1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese, Pepper Jack cheese, or Mexican cheese blend
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives or green onions
  • 1 medium jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely diced (about 3-4 tablespoons) (or sub with ¼ cup jarred sliced jalapenos that you pat dry and chop)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Grease an 8-inch square baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. In a large mixing bowl, stir or whisk together all the ingredients.
    Whisking together the ingredients for a pan of the best Jiffy Mexican cornbread recipe.
  • Transfer the batter to the prepared baking dish. Spread in an even layer.
    Process shot showing how to make Jiffy Mexican cornbread with creamed corn.
  • Bake for 28-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
    The best Jiffy Mexican cornbread recipe baked in a gold dish.
  • Let cool slightly before slicing and serving.
    Overhead shot of sliced Jiffy Mexican cornbread in a pan.

Notes

  • Use small (8.25 ounce) can of creamed corn; too much adds excess moisture.
  • Swap jalapeños for green chiles for a mild version.
  • Rest batter 5-10 minutes before baking.
  • Bake 28-30 minutes, checking early to prevent dryness.
  • For crisp edges, preheat skillet or use metal pan.
  • Cool slightly before slicing for clean squares.
  • Store up to 1 week in fridge or freeze up to 3 months.
 

Nutrition

Serving: 1square | Calories: 197kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 383mg | Potassium: 110mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 264IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 125mg | Iron: 1mg