Sweet Corn Spoon Bread (Jiffy Mix Spoonbread)

This Sweet Corn Spoon Bread recipe is made with Jiffy muffin mix! This Jiffy Spoon Bread is a rich, luscious corn bread!

Have you ever made something and you’re not quite sure what category to put it in? Is this dessert? Or bread? Or something else? This Sweet Corn Spoon Bread made with Jiffy mix is just that way. It’s lush and sweet! I like to think about it as cornbread’s rich and moist cousin. 

Spoonbread is a classic Southern dish with a rich history that goes all the way back to Native American cooking. It started with cornmeal which was a staple in Native American meals and then evolved when European settlers in the South put their own spin on it by adding things like milk and eggs. Adding the milk and eggs gives spoonbread it’s soft and custardy texture, making it into more of a fresh corn souffle dish. 

“I’ve made this spoon bread 2 times before, tonight is the 3rd time. I add a little cheese, and it is delicious. By far, one of my absolute favorites!” – Cynthia

I first made this sweet corn spoon bread recipe during a cooking lesson on the Kansas Corn Tour. During the tour, we visited a working farm, an ethanol plant, and grain silos. On the second day, we wrapped the tour up with a cooking lesson in Wichita! The menu was customized for us, with most of the recipes using corn.

My favorite was this corn spoonbread recipe, which me and all of the other bloggers absolutely RAVED about! Their chef cooked the spoon bread on the grill, which of course you can do! I’ve adapted this recipe for the oven.

“This is so good! I made it with pork chops and green beans last night. It was so good!” – Beth

“I added diced cheddar cheese and chopped chilies. Then baked on top of leftover chili. Yummm!”

Ingredient Substitutions and Additions

Consider the recipe below a base for your creativity! You can modify the recipe or add extra flavor through one or all of these suggestions:

• Add a handful of shredded cheddar cheese or Pepperjack cheese to the batter. 
• Diced green chilies, pimiento peppers, diced red bell peppers or diced jalapenos are also amazing additions! Add about 1/4 cup of any variety of pepper. 
• Add heat with a pinch of cayenne pepper. 
• Add a bit of warm spice with a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg, then serve with honey and butter!
• Substitute sour cream with plain Greek yogurt (full fat), or whole milk with a squeeze of lemon juice.
• Mix softened unsalted butter and honey in a small bowl to make honey butter for a topping.

This is so delicious. I added a bit of diced jalapeno and some shredded cheese. I will definitely make this again!

Equipment Needed

Just a little note on equipment! I used my favorite cast iron skillet to bake this corn spoon bread. If you don’t have one on hand, no worries! This recipe will fit in your standard 8×8” casserole dish just fine.

Serving Suggestions

I picture this Jiffy spoon bread being on a Thanksgiving table, as a very well deserving side. It could replace rolls or corn bread very easily. Or this sweet corn bread with Jiffy mix could seriously double as dessert! 

During the holidays, serve this spoon bread with your Easter ham or fried turkey and a heaping helping of these delicious Southern slow cooker pinto beans!

Or serve with Brunswick stew, fried chicken or pork chops and collard greens for a seriously comforting meal.

I like to top this dish with butter and honey! For herbs, consider adding diced green onions or fresh thyme.

Saving Leftovers

If you have leftover corn pudding, you can store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Or cover the pan with plastic wrap! 

Remember, this spoon bread is done when it starts to pull away from the edges of the baking dish. It’s okay for there to be just a little bit of wiggle in the center when you shake the dish, you want it a little undercooked.

I hope that you consider including this delicious and creamy spoon bread on your Thanksgiving table this year! I’d love to hear what you think.

If you love this spoon bread recipe, I think you’d also enjoy:

• Bacon and Jalapeno Wrapped Corn on the Cob
• Smoked Corn on the Cob
• Grilled Corn On the Cob in Foil
• Crockpot Corn Chowder
• Fresh Mexican Corn Casserole
• Cream Cheese Corn Casserole with Green Chiles
• Sweet Freezer Corn