![]() Want to use up some blueberries, blackberries, or other berries? Sprinkle as many as you’d like over the bottom of the baking pan or skillet and pour the batter on top. Fields also recommends sprinkling the top of the batter with a little raw sugar to give your cornbread some crunch. In the summer, peel 2 fresh peaches and cut them into thin wedges, toss them in 2 tablespoons of light brown sugar, and add to your cornbread. For a citrusy flavor, stir the zest and juice of 1 orange or 2 lemons or limes into the batter. ![]() But things get even better when you add your favorite fruit. ![]() You can simply stir 2 tablespoons honey into your cornbread batter to add a touch of sweetness. To layer in more savory flavor and richness, Fields recommends folding in ¾ cup of shredded sharp cheddar. Fields also recommends trying a little NOLA flair by adding a rounded ¼ teaspoon Cajun spice blend to your cornbread mix. Or, you can mix in 3 tablespoons of your favorite chile paste. You can stir in 1 cup of roasted chopped jalapeños or 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes or cayenne into the batter. If you’re into heat, Fields says there are endless ways to give your cornbread a kick. Another tangy option: Add ⅔ cup of buttermilk, which also makes the cornbread super tender. One of the simplest ways is to bring in more flavor and depth is by adding ⅓ cup of sour cream to the batter, which makes the cornbread extra moist and a little tangy. No fresh corn on hand? Strain 1 (8-ounce) can of creamed corn and stir into the batter along with one additional egg. But I’m almost sure it only takes a few cents to make this – and I used 100% whole grain flour and organic cornmeal.The best cornbread is the one that really tastes like corn-so why not add extra? Fields recommends stirring 1 cup of fresh corn kernels into the batter, which will also add pops of texture. I didn’t do the math on this mix (because if I don’t have time to make cornbread I probably don’t have time to break down the cost of cornmeal). How much is a box of Jiffy these days? They used to be 33¢ but I haven’t looked at them in several years. Will you save money making this cornbread mix yourself? I don’t know. I adapted the recipe (included whole grains and cut out some sugar), multiplied the recipe to make it more efficient, stirred ingredients into a big bowl, and had six jars of muffin mix in less than 10 minutes.įunny how this simple task of making a mix ahead of time is so helpful. Instead of talking myself out of mixing up a batch of cornbread because of the extreme difficulty of getting out and measuring flour and baking powder (the struggle is real) I could just dump the pre-measured ingredients into a bowl and stir in the liquids. I decided that if I had cornbread mix on hand, it would save me a few minutes of meal prep and simplify my life. We shared a meal with some friends in which delicious soup and cornbread was served.I ran across this recipe for homemade Jiffy mix.I haven’t made cornbread in over a year – not because it’s hard to make – but because it’s just one more thing to do and I don’t have time for one more thing. To me, that’s when cornbread muffins are the best. Like with chili or soup or well, with chili or soup. Sometimes though, we all just need a good cornbread muffin. After all, there are many more nourishing side dishes to choose from (tossed salad anyone?). So when it comes to “bread as a side dish,” I very rarely have time or spend time or choose to make it a priority. It’s all nourishing and filling and it takes very little work. I’ve learned to make a hearty main dish, then throw out the simplest fruit and veggie side dishes possible. But I also love efficiency and simplicity. The thing is – I love food and I love feeding people. #life with teenagers #workingfromhome Or maybe it’s how little time I want to spend on meal prep. It’s borderline ridiculous how little time I have to spend on meal prep now. You get to learn to make cornbread mix! Your day is now complete.
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