Sweet Cornbread Casserole Jiffy (Printable Version)

Sweet, tender casserole with corn, cheddar, and a jiffy-inspired batter. A bold, comforting taco side dish.

# What You'll Need:

→ Batter

01 - 2 boxes corn muffin mix (Jiffy style, 240 g each)
02 - 1 cup (160 g) sweet corn, drained if canned or thawed if frozen
03 - 1 cup (240 g) sour cream
04 - 2 large eggs
05 - ½ cup (120 ml) milk
06 - 1 cup (115 g) shredded cheddar cheese
07 - ¼ cup (15 g) chopped green onions
08 - ¼ cup (35 g) diced jalapeños (optional)
09 - 1 tsp (3 g) garlic powder
10 - 1 tsp (3 g) onion powder
11 - ½ tsp (3 g) salt
12 - ¼ tsp (1 g) black pepper

# Steps To Follow:

01 - Set oven to 190°C. Grease a 23x33 cm baking dish or line with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, and sour cream until smooth.
03 - Add corn muffin mix, shredded cheddar, sweet corn, green onions, jalapeños, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper to the wet ingredients.
04 - Stir gently until just combined; avoid overmixing for best texture.
05 - Pour batter into prepared dish and spread evenly with a spatula.
06 - Bake on centre rack for 35–40 minutes, or until the surface is golden and a toothpick inserted comes out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
07 - Let cool for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm as a side dish.

# Notes and Tips:

01 - For extra moisture, incorporate ¼ cup melted butter into the batter.
02 - Replace cheddar with pepper jack for additional heat.
03 - Serve topped with sour cream, fresh cilantro, or a drizzle of hot honey.
04 - Transform into mini muffins by baking in a muffin tin for 18–22 minutes.
05 - Complements pulled pork, chili, grilled chicken, or roasted vegetables.
06 - Add mango salsa for a tropical accent.
07 - Store chilled leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Reheat as needed.