This Bisquick cornbread is the best cornbread recipe I've ever tried.ย ย It's sweet, light, fluffy, and super easy to make! A perfect accompaniment to a big bowl of chili!
The BEST Cornbread Recipe
This Bisquick cornbread is by far, the best cornbread recipe I have tasted. It's a cornbread recipe my mom gave me years ago and I've been making it with every pot of my favorite chili, soup, and BBQ ever since. I'm not sure where she got it, but the trick is using Bisquick biscuit mix as a base to the bread. Not only does it make the recipe an easy one, it makes cornbread that is fluffy. rich, and totally finger-licking! I like it so much I've even used it to top my BBQ Chicken Corn Bread Pie and Tamale Pie.
How to Make Bisquick Corn Bread
This is one of those "dump and stir" recipes that is super simple and easy. Just measure out all of the ingredients into a bowl, stir until just combined, pour into a buttered cast iron skillet or baking dish and bake! Easy peasy.
Tips for Making the Best Bisquick Cornbread
- Use "real" Bisquick. I haven't tested this recipe with off-brand biscuit mix, and while it might work just fine, I'd stick with the real stuff.
- Don't over mix! Cornbread is a quick bread, meaning it is leavened with baking soda or powder instead of yeast. Quick bread typically has a tender crumb and is prone to over mixing, causing the bread to be very dense with little tunnels running through it. Not what you want! To avoid over mixing, stir just until all the ingredients are combined and no dry spots remain. No need to beat it into submission! ๐
- Butter/grease your baking dish well! I love to make my Bisquick cornbread in a cast iron skillet because it creates a nice crispy crust on the bottom and just looks pretty. But you can definitely use an 8"x 8" baking dish or cake pan if you'd like. Just make sure to butter/grease it well so it comes out of the pan with no problem.
Can I Make Muffins with this Bisquick Cornbread Recipe?
Absolutely! Cornbread muffins are great! I suggest using cupcake/muffin liners to make the muffins as this is a sweet cornbread and might want to stick to the pan. Nobody wants stuck muffins!
Can I Make Bisquick Cornbread with Creamed Corn like my Mom's cornbread recipe?
Creamed corn is an excellent addition to cornbread but with this recipe, adding creamed corn makes a very soft bread that is more similar to corn casserole. It is absolutely delicious (just add a can of creamed corn to the recipe and continue with the recipe's directions), but it doesn't have the same texture as typical cornbread.
Here are some add-in ideas that mix right in and keep the cornbread sturdy:
- Fresh or frozen corn kernels
- Pepperjack Cheese
- Cheddar Cheese
- Canned green chiles, drained
- Cooked, crumbled bacon
Can I Make Bisquick Corn Bread without Cornmeal?
In short, no. Cornbread is called cornbread because it has corn in it! The cornmeal in this Bisquick Cornbread recipe not only brings the "corn factor", but gives the finished bread it's texture and sturdiness.
Bisquick Cornbread
Ingredients
- 2 cups Bisquick baking mix
- ยฝ cup white sugar
- ยฝ cup cornmeal
- ยฝ teaspoon baking powder
- 2 whole eggs
- 1 cup water
- ยฝ cup melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together dry ingredients. Add eggs, water, and butter and whisk until just combined and no dry spots remain. Thereโs no need to get the lumps out, over mixing will make your cornbread dry and tough.
- Pour batter into a greased 8ร8 pan or 10" cast iron skillet and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown on top. A toothpick should come out clean when inserted in the middle when done.
Marcy says
This recipe is amazing! I tweaked it a little. I changed the water to milk. And, I melted some sea-salted butter in the pan before adding the batter. It baked up sweet and lovely with a little bit of a salty crunch to the bottom and sides. Yummo.
Sharon says
I made it and love it...like the others said its the best cornbread I have ever had a keeper for sure. Now Iโm trying to send it to my daughter I know she will love it too. Again thank for sharing.
Toni-Sue Lua says
I put a tablespoon of butter in the skillet and put them in the oven until the butter melts. Then pour in the batter and bake. It has a nice lightly crispy bottom and is delicious
Patricia Rizzo says
I will never make cornbread any other way but from this recipe! It is perfect! It is so moist! and cut easily without falling apart. The flavor is tip top!
BBW says
Super easy! Tastes fantastic!!!?
Walela says
This is by far the best cornbread I have ever eaten and made. And I have been cooking for a few years now. No leftovers not even a crumb.
Sherry Cotten says
Heather...
Thank you so much for this recipe. I've been looking for the best cornbread and I found with your recipe.
It's perfect.
Thank you!
Sherry
Kathy S says
I made this using Bisquick Gluten Free. It made a great gluten and dairy free cornbread that was light and fluffy. I am going to try it using creamed corn and dairy free sour cream and lactose free sharp cheddar for a corn casserole at Thanksgiving!
Susie. Davis says
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Joanne Kilbo says
Ive always made mine with buttermilk but Ill have to try thid. Kind of strange to just use water but ill try it
Sharon says
Hubby is lactose intolerant, so I used coconut oil in place of butter. It worked great! We are so happy to be able to have cornbread once again. He uses spray butter instead of regular butter on it, which isn't as good as REAL butter but he is just happy to have his cornbread back on the menu!
Pam says
Hi Heather, I am Brittney Fry's mom and when she was visiting I had made chili for dinner and was looking for a cornbread recipe. Brittney told me of one that was really really good...yours!! I was skeptical because of the bisquick, but OMGOSH!!! That was the best cornbread I have ever eaten...and I love cornbread! It is now in my little brown recipe box for future chili, stew, chicken fricasee and any thing else I can think to put it with! Thank you!!!!!
Pam ๐
Heatherlikesfood says
Hi Pam! I'm so glad you liked it. It's definitely one of my all-time favorites! Thanks for taking the time to comment!
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Heatherlikesfood says
Thanks, and welcome!