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4 Creative Things To Do With A Box Of Jiffy Mix

Jill Nystul  ·  April 24, 2016  ·  Updated: December 19, 2023
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I’m always on the lookout for a kitchen “multi-tasker” and a box of Jiffy corn muffin mix is one of the most versatile items in your kitchen!

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Jiffy mix uses

I’m always on the lookout for a kitchen “multi-tasker” – one item with LOTS of uses! A box of corn muffin mix is one of the most versatile items in your kitchen. It’s also really cheap – I was able to find a pack of six boxes of Jiffy corn muffin mix for just $3.19! Today I’m sharing four recipes that are easy, cheap and so tasty.

Jiffy mix uses

Cheesy Corn Casserole

From The Food Network

Jiffy mix uses

Ingredients:

  • 1 box of Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix
  • 1 (15 oz) can of whole corn (drained)
  • 1 (15 oz) can of creamed corn
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup butter (melted)
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
Jiffy mix uses

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and combine all of the ingredients in a mixing bowl, except for the cheddar cheese.

Jiffy mix uses

Once the large lumps have been mixed out, pour the batter into a greased 9 x 13 casserole dish.

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Bake for 45 minutes, or until golden brown. Then sprinkle the cheddar cheese on top, and return to the oven for 5 more minutes. Serve warm, and enjoy this cheesy, creamy, rich cornbread that’s packed with corn! SO good!

Uses for a Box of Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix

Cheesy Corn Casserole

Jill Nystul
From The Food Network
3.69 from 41 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Cheesy Cornbread
Cuisine American
Servings 15 pieces
Calories 114 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 box of Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix
  • 1 (15 oz) can of whole corn (drained)
  • 1 (15 oz) can of creamed corn
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup butter melted
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Grease a 9 x 13 casserole dish.
  • Mix together the 2 cans of corn, corn muffin mix, sour cream, and melted butter.
  • Pour batter into casserole dish.
  • Bake for 45 minutes, or until golden brown.
  • Remove from oven and sprinkle with cheddar cheese.
  • Return to oven for 5 to 10 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
  • Let stand for 5 minutes and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 15piecesCalories: 114kcalProtein: 2gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 32mgSodium: 113mgPotassium: 29mgVitamin A: 360IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 73mgIron: 0.1mg

Corn Pancakes

Jiffy mix uses

These pancakes are light, fluffy and the corn muffin mix gives them a uniquely delicious flavor!

Uses for a Box of Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix

Corn Pancakes

Jill Nystul
From JiffyMix.com
4.80 from 5 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Pancakes
Cuisine American
Servings 3 -4 servings
Calories 134 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 package Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix
  • 1 egg
  • 2 Tbsp. shortening melted
  • 1/2 cup milk

Instructions
 

  • Preheat griddle to medium heat (350°F) and grease lightly.
  • Mix ingredients until the batter is mostly smooth.
  • Drop 1/4 cup of batter onto the hot griddle, and turn when pancakes bubble around the edges.

Nutrition

Serving: 4gCalories: 134kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 58mgSodium: 41mgPotassium: 73mgSugar: 2gVitamin A: 145IUCalcium: 54mgIron: 0.3mg

Corn Dog Muffins

Jiffy mix uses

These corn dog muffins are a fun twist on corn dogs and would make a great after-school snack!

Clever Ways to Use a Box of Jiffy

Corn Dog Muffins

Jill Nystul
From
JiffyMix.com
4.50 from 4 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Corn Dog Muffins
Servings 6 muffins
Calories 56 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pacakge Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix
  • 1 eggs
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 2 hot dogs

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Grease muffin pan or use paper baking cups.
  • Prepare muffin mix as directed on package.
  • Cut each hot dog into three equal pieces.
  • Fill muffin cups 1/2 full.
  • Place one section of hot dog, standing upright, in the center of each muffin cup.
  • Gently pour equal amounts of remaining batter into each muffin cup.
  • Bake 13 – 15 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition

Serving: 6muffinsCalories: 56kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 2gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 49mgVitamin A: 60IUCalcium: 23mgIron: 0.5mg

Yellow Corn Cake

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The corn muffin mix adds such a delicious twist to the traditional yellow cake. If you don’t like overly-sweet cake, this recipe is for you! I topped the cake with a simple buttercream frosting recipe that I found on the Food Network. Enjoy!

Yellow Corn Cake

Jill Nystul
A delicious twist on yellow cake from JiffyMix.com
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 262 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 box Jiffy mix
  • 1 box yellow cake mix
  • 2 eggs
  • 3/4 cup milk

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 13” x 9” pan.
  • Combine ingredients. Beat for 3 minutes.
  • Pour into pan. Bake 20 – 25 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 262kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 4gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 494mgPotassium: 76mgFiber: 2gSugar: 23gVitamin A: 87IUVitamin C: 0.02mgCalcium: 125mgIron: 2mg

BONUS: I found this idea in a review on Amazon and just HAD to include it….sounds yummy! :-)

Sloppy Joe Casserole

Just mix a pound of cooked ground beef together with 1 can of sloppy joe sauce. Pour mix in a casserole dish. Sprinkle with cheese. Mix one box of Jiffy Corn Muffin mix (according to instructions on box) and pour on top of the sloppy joe mixture and cheese. Bake at 350 for 25 minutes.

Do you have a unique way to use corn muffin mix?

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  1. Where I live, Cornbread Casserole is known as spoon bread. The best part about that recipe is that the add ins are endless. Shredded chicken, green chilis, leftover diced ham. This is usually a dish I make when I’m cleaning out my fridge. I like to make mine in my crockpot.

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  2. These recipes look so tasty and, once again, Amazon to the rescue! Corn muffin mix is not something we see in the U.K. much, if at all, but I can buy between two and twelve boxes on Amazon, and at pretty good prices too! Although there is someone selling 5 x 7 oz boxes for £10.50 which is $12.12! Some people really do try it on! I’m noticing that comments are open on some quie old postings, it’s wonderful to be able to comment, thank you

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  3. I add some Jiffy corn muffin mix to my chili as it cooks! It add that corn/mesa flavor that is a MUST in chili and also lends a hint of sweetness that balances out the strong savory flavors of a robust chili!

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  4. Thanks for sharing! To save even more money, you can make your own Jiffy Mix. I just buy the ingredients in bulk from Costco, shake them together in a container, and I have Jiffy Mix for the year. :)

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  5. I made the Cheesy Cornbread and it turned out very, very moist, almost like a corn pudding. Maybe it could be named Cornbread Casserole. I might try it again using two boxes of the Jiffy Cornbread mix, it may be more cornbread-like. It did taste REALLY good! I added some pieces of green pepper that I froze from my garden last year.

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  6. For the pancakes, can I use vegetable oil instead of melted shortening?

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  7. I make a copycat Marie Callender’s cornbread using 1 box of Jiffy cornbread mix and add 1 cup of yellow cake mix. I follow the directions on the Jiffy cornbread mix box. This makes a delicious cornbread almost exactly like Marie Callender’s. I wait until the yellow cake mixes go on sale at a local big-box store for $0.88 a box. This is a delicious and much less expensive alternative to the Marie Callender’s cornbread mix found in the bakery aisle in a box.

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  8. If you would like a recipe for Broccoli Cheese Cornbread, get back with me and I’ll be glad to give it to you. It is made with Jiffy Mix

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    • Ooooo, that sounds yummy! I’d love to have that recipe! Can you post it here on OGT?

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  9. I grew up in Chelsea, Michigan (home of Jiffy Mix), so I’ll be sharing this blog post with all my Chelsea friends.

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  10. Love these 4 ideas…I also use the Jiffy Cornbread mix for baking my fish fillets. catfish especially, Use mayonnaise to coat the outside of the fillet/ then dust the outside of the fillet in the cornbread mix, ( Usually make it as mess-free as possible by putting the baking mix in a plastic bag and shake) (the mayonnaise adds the oil needed) For my husband and I the box will be enough coating for two batches

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  11. Another thing that you can add to your Cheesey cornbread is to brown and drain some ground beef or turkey to even sausage. It is really good. If you wa t it spicy, add in some chopped jalapeños. This is good cold, too, but best warmed.

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  14. These all sound so good and easy to whip up fast. I am trying them all.
    Thanks for a great useful post.

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  15. I have been making the pancakes for years. The grandkids love them! I can’t wait to try the cake and the corndog muffins.

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  16. Another favorite is sweet corn cake, great with Mexican dinners!! Box of mix, one egg, half a cup of sugar and a can of creamed corn. Bake for 30 minutes at 350….a family favorite in our house!!

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  17. for the cheesy corn casserole it states 1/2 butter, but doesn’t specify stick or cup. Can anyone clarify which measure it is?

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    • I have made this before. It’s 1/2 cup butter. You can reduce it if you want. It’s a very forgiving recipe. I have made it with 1/4 of butter and another time with 1/4 cup of coconut oil instead of butter which gave it great flavor. Add in jalapeños for a kick sometime! I have also made it without the cheese and it’s still delish! Thanks for the great recipes Jillee!

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27 Comments

  1. Where I live, Cornbread Casserole is known as spoon bread. The best part about that recipe is that the add ins are endless. Shredded chicken, green chilis, leftover diced ham. This is usually a dish I make when I’m cleaning out my fridge. I like to make mine in my crockpot.

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  2. These recipes look so tasty and, once again, Amazon to the rescue! Corn muffin mix is not something we see in the U.K. much, if at all, but I can buy between two and twelve boxes on Amazon, and at pretty good prices too! Although there is someone selling 5 x 7 oz boxes for £10.50 which is $12.12! Some people really do try it on! I’m noticing that comments are open on some quie old postings, it’s wonderful to be able to comment, thank you

    Please log in or create a free account to comment.

  3. I add some Jiffy corn muffin mix to my chili as it cooks! It add that corn/mesa flavor that is a MUST in chili and also lends a hint of sweetness that balances out the strong savory flavors of a robust chili!

    Please log in or create a free account to comment.

  4. Thanks for sharing! To save even more money, you can make your own Jiffy Mix. I just buy the ingredients in bulk from Costco, shake them together in a container, and I have Jiffy Mix for the year. :)

    Please log in or create a free account to comment.

  5. I made the Cheesy Cornbread and it turned out very, very moist, almost like a corn pudding. Maybe it could be named Cornbread Casserole. I might try it again using two boxes of the Jiffy Cornbread mix, it may be more cornbread-like. It did taste REALLY good! I added some pieces of green pepper that I froze from my garden last year.

    Please log in or create a free account to comment.

  6. For the pancakes, can I use vegetable oil instead of melted shortening?

    Please log in or create a free account to comment.

  7. I make a copycat Marie Callender’s cornbread using 1 box of Jiffy cornbread mix and add 1 cup of yellow cake mix. I follow the directions on the Jiffy cornbread mix box. This makes a delicious cornbread almost exactly like Marie Callender’s. I wait until the yellow cake mixes go on sale at a local big-box store for $0.88 a box. This is a delicious and much less expensive alternative to the Marie Callender’s cornbread mix found in the bakery aisle in a box.

    Please log in or create a free account to comment.

  8. If you would like a recipe for Broccoli Cheese Cornbread, get back with me and I’ll be glad to give it to you. It is made with Jiffy Mix

    Please log in or create a free account to comment.

    • Ooooo, that sounds yummy! I’d love to have that recipe! Can you post it here on OGT?

      Please log in or create a free account to comment.

  9. I grew up in Chelsea, Michigan (home of Jiffy Mix), so I’ll be sharing this blog post with all my Chelsea friends.

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  10. Love these 4 ideas…I also use the Jiffy Cornbread mix for baking my fish fillets. catfish especially, Use mayonnaise to coat the outside of the fillet/ then dust the outside of the fillet in the cornbread mix, ( Usually make it as mess-free as possible by putting the baking mix in a plastic bag and shake) (the mayonnaise adds the oil needed) For my husband and I the box will be enough coating for two batches

    Please log in or create a free account to comment.

  11. Another thing that you can add to your Cheesey cornbread is to brown and drain some ground beef or turkey to even sausage. It is really good. If you wa t it spicy, add in some chopped jalapeños. This is good cold, too, but best warmed.

    Please log in or create a free account to comment.

  14. These all sound so good and easy to whip up fast. I am trying them all.
    Thanks for a great useful post.

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  15. I have been making the pancakes for years. The grandkids love them! I can’t wait to try the cake and the corndog muffins.

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  16. Another favorite is sweet corn cake, great with Mexican dinners!! Box of mix, one egg, half a cup of sugar and a can of creamed corn. Bake for 30 minutes at 350….a family favorite in our house!!

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  17. for the cheesy corn casserole it states 1/2 butter, but doesn’t specify stick or cup. Can anyone clarify which measure it is?

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    • I have made this before. It’s 1/2 cup butter. You can reduce it if you want. It’s a very forgiving recipe. I have made it with 1/4 of butter and another time with 1/4 cup of coconut oil instead of butter which gave it great flavor. Add in jalapeños for a kick sometime! I have also made it without the cheese and it’s still delish! Thanks for the great recipes Jillee!

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