Best cornbread mix, according to chefs
Two picks, each tied to a named taster and a public source — from Jacob Schroeder, Alisa Woods, Sam Stone, Mary Payne Moran and 1 more. Recommendations come from allrecipes.com and bonappetit.com.
Baking · The ranking
- 1Top pick
Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix
Chosen by- Jacob SchroederChef, Moxie Kitchen + Events
- Alisa WoodsSift n Sprinkle Bakery
Tied for first in Allrecipes’ chef panel. Schroeder once ran a side-by-side tasting for a consulting job and “everyone easily agreed on Jiffy”: its coarse cornmeal “adds a pleasant layer of texture compared to other brands that are more akin to eating a finely-textured cake.” Made with lard (a vegetarian version uses shortening). Bon Appétit’s panel found it mild and “serviceable” for both sweet and savory camps.
- 2
Krusteaz Sweet Corn Muffin Mix
Chosen by- Lauren Grant-VoseZestful Kitchen
- Mary Payne MoranCooking school owner
The other first-place tie: “light and fluffy, has good corn flavor, and develops a beautiful bottom crust” (Grant-Vose). Moran: “The crumb is softer and more cake-like… and I love the yellow color.” On the sweet side; Krusteaz Southern Cornbread is the low-sugar box.
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Questions, answered
- What is the best cornbread mix, according to chefs?
- MyTastr’s top pick is Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix, chosen by Jacob Schroeder (Crafted Food Services, Moxie Kitchen); Alisa Woods (Sift n Sprinkle Bakery). Tied for first in Allrecipes’ chef panel. Schroeder once ran a side-by-side tasting for a consulting job and “everyone easily agreed on Jiffy”: its coarse cornmeal “adds a pleasant layer of texture compared to other brands that are more akin to eating a finely-textured cake.” Made with lard (a vegetarian version uses shortening). Bon Appétit’s panel found it mild and “serviceable” for both sweet and savory camps. Source: allrecipes.com ↗
- What are the other top picks for cornbread mix?
- No. 2 is Krusteaz Sweet Corn Muffin Mix, chosen by Lauren Grant-Vose (Zestful Kitchen); Mary Payne Moran (The Silver Lake Kitchen). Only two picks cleared the bar so far. Each card above links to the original source.
- How does MyTastr choose these picks?
- Every pick is tied to a named chef, cookbook author or food expert and links to the public interview, panel or article it came from. We survey dozens, often hundreds, of top chefs, food writers and critics, and order reflects how often and how strongly a brand is recommended. Only organic recommendations count — paid endorsements don’t — and brands can’t buy a spot. Read how we pick.