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Jiffy Broccoli Cornbread

September 22, 2021 by Jennifer @ Plowing Through Life 10 Comments

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Cheddar cheese and broccoli mix in a Jiffy mix to make the best Jiffy Broccoli Cornbread! This side dish recipe is so easy and makes a cookout or holiday gathering even more delicious!

Fork in piece of broccoli and cheddar cheese filled cornbread

Broccoli Cornbread Recipe

Part cheesy broccoli casserole and part cornbread this vegetable loaded corn bread is simply delicious! Only six ingredients including a box of Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix means this recipe takes less than 5 minutes to mix up.

This cheesy cornbread tastes so good with Pulled Pork or our Farmhouse Pot Roast.  We also love adding it to our Thanksgiving side dish table along with Sweet Potato Soufflé, Scalloped Corn Casserole, Grandma’s Dressing and Cornbread Dressing. 

A friend shared her family’s recipe. We’ve found several variations but like this one in a 9 x 13 pan the best. Some other recipes use other kinds of cheese, but we love sharp cheddar cheese and prefer this broccoli cheddar cornbread recipe without cottage cheese.  

Moist and tender piece of broccoli cornbread on a plate

Frozen broccoli is so easy to keep in the freezer as a way to add vegetables to several meals. We use it in a variety of recipes from this one to our popular Air Fryer Broccoli, Broccoli Mushroom Casserole, and Cheesy Broccoli Casserole.

Ingredients Needed:

  • Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix
  • Eggs
  • Milk
  • Frozen Broccoli
  • Cheddar cheese
  • Butter
  • Salt
  • Pepper
Six simple ingredients to make a broccoli cornbread recipe

Tips for Success

  • Frozen broccoli florets instead of stems and pieces make a higher quality bread.
  • Chopping broccoli into smaller evenly sized pieces allows more of the flavors to blend together in each bite.
  • Allowing broccoli to set out for 20 – 30 minutes before stirring into the mix will knock the chill off and decrease cooking time.
  • If using broccoli straight out of the freezer add 10 – 15 minutes to the cooking time, but check often to avoid the bread browning too much.
  • Finished cornbread is very moist and will last longest stored in the refrigerator.
  • Leftovers can be frozen in individual pieces wrapped in a paper towel before placing in a self sealing bag. Reheat wrapped in a slightly damp paper towel in the microwave.
Server with piece of broccoli cheese cornbread above a 9 x 13 pan

How to Make Broccoli Cheese Cornbread

Chop broccoli into evenly sized pieces. If broccoli is too frozen to chop set aside in a single layer on the cutting board for about 15 to 20 minutes and then try again.

Chopped frozen broccoli on a cutting board

Lightly grease a 9 x 13″ baking pan and preheat oven to 350°F.

Pour cornbread mix into a mixing bowl. Add eggs and milk.

Easy base for loaded broccoli and cheese cornbread from a mix

Use an electric mixer and mix well until the mixture is smooth and consistent.

Jiffy corn muffin mix with eggs and milk

Add broccoli and cheddar cheese to the mixing bowl and stir well. season with salt and pepper to your personal preference.

Shredded cheddar cheese and broccoli with jiffy mix

Spread evenly into baking dish.

Batter in 9x13 pan for Jiffy broccoli and cheese cornbread

Bake for 35 – 45 minutes until the top is lightly golden brown. The cornbread is done when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Lightly browned Jiffy broccoli cornbread

More Delicious Holiday Recipes:

Cheesy Potatoes for a Crowd are an easy way to contribute to a big meal in a super easy way.

Cheesy Sausage Cornbread is another simple recipe from A Southern Soul that’s meaty and extra flavorful!

Easy Egg & Sausage Casserole is a breakfast or dinner favorite that is great for a quick week night meal or a special Christmas brunch.

Farmhouse Pineapple Casserole is sweet and crunchy and makes a great side dish!

Cranberry Mold is a Thanksgiving classic that can be made in a jello ring or a bowl for a festive dessert salad.

Close up piece of the best broccoli cornbread

Jiffy Broccoli Cornbread

Cheddar cheese and broccoli mix in a Jiffy mix to make the best Jiffy Broccoli Cornbread! This side dish is so easy and makes a cookout or holiday gathering even more delicious!
4.86 from 7 votes
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Jiffy Broccoli Cornbread
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Calories: 271kcal
Author: Jennifer @ Plowing Through Life

Ingredients

  • 1 box Jiffy Cornbread Mix
  • 4 eggs
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 16 ounces frozen broccoli coarsely chopped
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1/2 cup butter melted
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper freshly ground

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13 baking pan.
  • Prepare cornbread mix with the eggs and milk, mix well.
  • Stir in broccoli and shredded cheese. Season with salt and pepper as desired.
  • Pour in melted butter and mix well. Pour into baking pan and bake for 35 to 45 minutes until the top is golden brown.

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Equipment

9×13 Baking Dish
Stand Mixer
Silicone Spatula

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Nutrition

Calories: 271kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 97mg | Sodium: 485mg | Potassium: 204mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 788IU | Vitamin C: 34mg | Calcium: 193mg | Iron: 1mg
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  1. Ann

    December 27, 2021 at 3:01 pm

    5 stars
    I have been doing this recipe for years and love it. Thanks for sharing this wonderful recipe! May everyone have a very happy and blessed New Year!

    Reply
    • jill

      December 1, 2022 at 4:09 pm

      5 stars
      we add jimmy dean spicy cooked sausage it’s the best!

  2. Mary Krystyniak

    January 9, 2022 at 8:24 pm

    5 stars
    Love broccoli cornbread & cannot wait to make this recipe.. I also will make the sausange balls & free for future use.

    I have used Jiffy corn muffin mix for30+years to make cornbread dressing for Thanksgiving & Christmas. Always get
    requests to make the dressing for these events.

    Also use it for corn casserole – am going to use your recipe today. Thank lyou for a wonderful product.

    Reply
    • Teresa

      April 7, 2022 at 9:04 pm

      Just wondering if I could get the dressing recipe? I love dressing?

  3. Darlene Hairston

    March 19, 2022 at 11:12 pm

    5 stars
    I’m going to try this recipe I love jiffycorn bread mix so combinating broccoli with it it’s gonna be the bomb my oldest sister who has passed on used to make me broccoli cornbread all the time so I can’t wait to try it out tonight for dinner tomorrow thanks so much for recipe

    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Plowing Through Life

      March 21, 2022 at 2:53 pm

      Thanks so much for sharing! We hope the recipe works out great for you!

  4. Emme

    April 27, 2022 at 4:21 pm

    4 stars
    This is a great recipe and I really enjoyed it. I went looking for it bc I couldn’t find mine. Mine had onion in it and I feel like it needs that flavor. I also added corn bc I like the flavor and texture of it. Excellent recipe!

    Reply
  5. Clarice Bauer

    October 28, 2022 at 1:29 am

    5 stars
    I made this over the weekend to take to a small group meeting. I thought it was very good and noticed that no one left any on their plates after the meal.

    Reply
  6. Tanya Poiroux

    December 11, 2022 at 7:46 pm

    5 stars
    Cooking the second time in a week! Great recipe!
    Thanks!

    Reply
  7. Patti Rosenthal

    January 4, 2023 at 1:33 pm

    I’m wondering why the melted butter is the last ingredient to be stirred in. I’ve always stirred cornbread less, not more.

    Reply

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