Copycat Sonny’s BBQ Cornbread
Smgross1947
Recipe Background:
My most popular recipe on the blog, this Copycat Sonny’s BBQ cornbread recipe is a crowd favorite! Went to Sonny’s BBQ* years ago and fell in love with their cornbread, and this is my homemade spin on their classic taste. We also recipe-tested multiple gluten-free cornbread mixes over the holidays to see which ones would work best with our existing recipe. These substitutions are below for making this Gluten-free as well! Check out another blog here for more kid-friendly and easy-to-make recipes at home with your family.
Recipe Notes:
- You can substitute almond milk or oat milk here if you have other allergens.
- For the Gluten-free recipe, use Bob’s Red Mill or King Arthur’s 1-to-1 conversion flour for the flour step below. You may need upwards of 1/4 of extra flour if the batter is looking too wet (this is a tip for both the GF and regular versions).
- **For GF Cornbread mixes – We amended the ingredients on the GF side of this recipe based on what was needed for the most readily available box mixes we could test for us here in South Carolina. If you’re using a different box mix, use the recommended added ingredients they need to make the original recipe, then add the extra ingredients for our recipe, and follow the temperature they require on the box.
- Doubling the original recipe is great for parties, it serves twice the amount of people and comes out amazing in a cast-iron skillet too! My pictures above show me making a double batch of the original, here are those quantities:
- 2 boxes Jiffy Cornbread Mix
- 2 Eggs
- 2/3 cup Soy milk (unsweetened original)
- 2 (8 oz.) cans of Creamed Corn
- 1/2 cup Sugar
- 2 heaping tbsp. Flour
- The instructions below remain the same. You may need to bake the doubled batch 10-15 mins longer depending on the pan or oven you use. We have not attempted to double the GF version yet, however, if you’d like us to add those instructions as well, let us know in the comments below!
*Please note: My interpretation of this recipe or the opinions on this recipe is in no way sponsored, endorsed, or the thoughts of Sonny’s BBQ Restaurant or its affiliates.
- Prep Time: 12m
- Cook Time: 40m
- Total Time: 52m
- Serves: 6 people
- Yield: 6-8 slices
- Category: Breakfast & Brunch, Soups, Sides, & Breads
Ingredients
Original Recipe Ingredients:
- 1 pkg Jiffy Cornbread Mix
- 1 Egg
- 1/3 c Soy milk (unsweetened original)
Gluten-Free Ingredients:
- 14 oz King Arthur Gluten Free Cornbread Mix (1 package)**
- 2 Eggs
- 4 tbsp. Melted Butter (we use Country Crock's Plant-based stick butter)
- 1 1/4 c Soy Milk (unsweetened original)
Ingredients to Add to Both Versions:
- 8 oz Can of Creamed Corn (1 can)
- 1/4 c Sugar
- 1 tbsp. Flour (heaping tbsp., have it overflow a bit, be generous)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350*F (or 425* for GF mix).
- Our preference, the more we've made this recipe, is to butter a cast-iron skillet and place the cornbread batter into there, as the cornbread stays super moist in the middle and gets those great crispy edges on the outside! however, if you don't have one, feel free to grease a square 8x8' or 9x9' metal or glass pan with your butter for choice (for a double recipe it's a 13x9" metal or glass pan).
- Place cornbread mix in a bowl and stir in egg and milk (and butter for GF version), adding creamed corn, sugar, and flour next.
- Once all ingredients are combined, making sure there arenβt any dry bits left in the mix, then let the batter rest for 2-3 mins.
- Cook for approx. 30-45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean in the middle and the edges and top are golden brown. If it needs more time, return to the oven and check in 3-5 minute increments.
- Let cool for about 2-3 minutes before slicing and serving. Great with butter and jam, as a side for chili, and of course, BBQ! This recipe will keep for about a week and a half in a Ziploc bag or airtight container in the fridge.
10 Comments
Shared! This is AWESOME stuff! Thank you!
Hi Brian,
Thanks so much for the feedback and for stopping by! I love hearing feedback on my recipes and this is a crowd favorite. π
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BEST CORNBREAD EVER MY WHOLE FAM LOVED IT WE CANT GET ENOUGH OF IT MAKING MORE AS WE SPEAK ESPECIALLY WITH BUTTER WARMED UP OMG HEAVEN.
Hi Tiffany,
Thank you so so much for the feedback and for stopping by! π Iβm super happy you love this recipe as much as I do, itβs my favorite way to make cornbread!!
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This sounds so delicious with the addition of the creamed corn!
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Thanks for sharing this recipe! I am so excited to try it!
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delicious!
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