The Best Use for Cornbread Mix Isn’t Cornbread

Making cornbread can sometimes be a hassle—but utilizing a cornbread mix can make life a little easier. But home cooks have gotten more creative with their use of cornbread mix, from casseroles to pumpkin bread. One of our new recipes, though, is arguably the best way to use cornbread mix ever.

Sloppy Joe Cornbread Casserole

As I previously mentioned, we have some pretty yummy casserole recipes on our site that all start with just a bag of cornbread mix, like Jiffy. But Sloppy Joe Cornbread Casserole combines two of our favorite fall meals to make the ultimate cozy weather dinner. Plus, it comes together in a snap with budget-friendly ingredients.

Why We Love It

• It’s quick and easy: Using a cornbread mix cuts down the cooking time. If your weeknights are super busy, it’s easy to throw this together for a last-minute dinner.
• It’s family-approved: As one user put it, this recipe is, “filling and family pleasing!” It’s also not complicated to double the recipe for meal planning, making dinners a breeze for the week.
• It’s innovative: Everyone has those meals that they gravitate toward but, sometimes, it’s nice to switch things up with something new—even if it’s just a combo of two of your old standbys.

What the Allrecipes Community Has to Say

• “This sloppy Joe cornbread casserole pairs the best sloppy Joe you’ll ever make with a cornbread top instead of a bun, and it’s still great for feeding a crowd!” —Amanda Holstein, recipe developer
• “This recipe should be illegal. I ate so much I got a stomach ache. It is so…..good. Love it and easy to make.” —Allrecipes Member
• “This was filling and family pleasing!” —ClareBear

Get the recipe: Sloppy Joe Cornbread Casserole