Easy Creamy Cornbread Casserole Recipe with Jiffy Mix

This creamy cornbread casserole has been one of my go-to side dishes for years. I first shared this recipe back in 2013, and I still love how something so simple can be so good.

Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix makes it incredibly easy, while sour cream and cream-style corn give it that soft, rich, melt-in-your-mouth texture that sets it apart from regular cornbread. Best of all, it only takes a few minutes to mix together before it’s ready to go into the oven.

I especially love serving this corn casserole recipe warm from the oven with a little butter melting over the top. It’s easy enough for a family dinner but also makes a delicious side dish for holiday meals, potlucks, chili, barbecue, and fried chicken.

Why You’ll Love This Creamy Cornbread Casserole

• Quick to make: Using Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix gives this cornbread casserole recipe a great shortcut. The batter comes together in just a few minutes before going into the oven.
• Soft and creamy: Sour cream and cream-style corn add plenty of moisture, giving the casserole a rich, tender texture instead of the drier crumb you might expect from traditional cornbread.
• Simple ingredients: This recipe uses easy-to-find ingredients that you may already have in your pantry or refrigerator.
• Great for holidays or everyday dinners: Serve it alongside Thanksgiving turkey or Christmas ham, or make it as an easy side dish for chili, barbecue, fried chicken, soups, and family dinners.
• Delicious served warm: My favorite way to eat it is warm with a little butter melting over the top.

Ingredients for Cornbread Casserole Using Jiffy

You only need a handful of simple ingredients to make this creamy cornbread casserole. The exact measurements are in the recipe card below.

• Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix: The shortcut that makes this cornbread casserole so quick and easy to put together.
• Sour cream: Adds richness and gives the casserole its soft, moist texture.
• Cream-style corn: Adds moisture, sweetness, and plenty of corn flavor throughout the casserole.
• Sweet corn: Drain the corn before adding it. The whole kernels add texture and little bites of corn throughout.
• Egg: Helps bind the ingredients together and gives the casserole structure as it bakes.
• Unsalted butter: Melt the butter before mixing it into the batter. It adds richness and buttery flavor.
• Sugar: Just a tablespoon adds a touch of sweetness without making the casserole overly sweet.
• Salt: A small amount balances the sweetness and enhances the other flavors.

How to Make Cornbread Casserole

This cornbread casserole recipe comes together in just a few minutes before going into the oven.

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 2-quart casserole dish.

Step 2: Mix the batter: In a large bowl, combine the egg, sour cream, melted butter, Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix, sugar, salt, and cream-style corn.

Step 3: Add the sweet corn: Gently fold the drained whole-kernel corn into the mixture.

Step 4: Pour into the casserole dish: Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared 2-quart baking dish.

Step 5: Bake: Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Melissa’s Tips for the Best Cornbread Casserole

• Drain the whole-kernel corn well. You already have plenty of moisture from the sour cream and cream-style corn, so drain the sweet corn before folding it into the batter.
• Fold in the corn last. I mix the other ingredients together first and then gently fold in the drained corn so the kernels stay evenly distributed throughout the casserole.
• Use a 2-quart casserole dish. This is the size I use for this recipe and the 40–45 minute baking time.
• Check it toward the end of baking. I start checking the casserole around 40 minutes. It’s ready when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
• Serve it warm. This is when I think it’s best! I love a warm slice with a little butter melting over the top.
• Don’t leave out the sour cream. Along with the cream-style corn, it’s what gives this cornbread casserole that extra-moist, creamy texture.

How Do You Know When Cornbread Casserole Is Done?

The cornbread casserole is done when the top is lightly golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. I start checking it at about 40 minutes, but it may need the full 45 minutes depending on your oven.

Be careful not to overbake it. You want the casserole completely baked through while still keeping the soft, moist texture from the sour cream and cream-style corn.

Ingredient Substitutions for Cornbread Casserole

This cornbread casserole recipe works best with the ingredients listed, but there are a few simple substitutions you can make if needed.

Ingredient	Substitute
🥣 Sour cream	Plain full-fat Greek yogurt can be used for a similar creamy texture.
🌽 Canned sweet corn	Use thawed and well-drained frozen corn.
🧈 Unsalted butter	Salted butter will work; reduce or omit the added salt if needed.
🌽 Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix	Another 8.5-ounce corn muffin mix can be used, but the flavor and sweetness may vary.

Melissa’s Note: I haven’t tested this recipe without the cream-style corn, and because it provides so much of the moisture and creamy texture, I recommend keeping that ingredient as written.

Can You Make Cornbread Casserole Ahead of Time?

Yes. Cornbread casserole is a great side dish to prepare ahead of time, especially for busy holiday meals. You can bake the casserole, let it cool, cover it tightly, and store it in the refrigerator until you’re ready to reheat and serve it.

For the best texture, I prefer making it fresh when possible since the batter only takes a few minutes to mix together. You can also measure and prepare your ingredients ahead of time so all you have to do is mix the batter and pop the casserole into the oven.

What goes well with cornbread?

This creamy cornbread casserole is an easy side dish for everything from weeknight dinners to holiday meals. The slightly sweet corn flavor goes especially well with savory, smoky, and hearty main dishes.

• 🌶️ Chili – One of my favorite pairings for cornbread.
• 🍗 Barbecue chicken – The creamy, slightly sweet casserole is delicious with smoky barbecue flavors.
• 🐖 Pulled pork or ribs – A great side for a barbecue or summer cookout.
• 🍗 Fried or roasted chicken – An easy pairing for a family dinner.
• 🥣 Soups and stews – Serve a warm slice on the side for dipping.
• 🦃 Turkey – Cornbread casserole makes a delicious Thanksgiving or holiday side dish.
• 🍖 Ham – The slightly sweet corn flavor pairs especially well with salty baked ham.
• 🥦 Roasted or buttered vegetables – Add a vegetable and you’ve got an easy, comforting meal.

For something simple, I also love this cornbread casserole served warm with butter or a drizzle of honey.

More Cornbread Recipes

• Mexican Cornbread
• Sweet cornbread muffins
• cornbread casserole with beef

Watch How to Make Cornbread Casserole

Watch the quick video below to see how easy it is to mix together and bake this creamy cornbread casserole using Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix.

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