California Cornbread Gift In A Jar Recipe

Delight your friends and family with this easy-to-make California Cornbread mix! Perfect as a thoughtful homemade gift, this recipe requires minimal prep time and delivers delicious, moist cornbread. Simply assemble the dry ingredients in a jar, add the wet ingredients, bake, and enjoy! A guaranteed crowd-pleaser for any occasion.

Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 10 mins

Calories 1642.1 kcal

Protein 48g

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for California Cornbread Gift In A Jar

1 1/2 cups Bisquick Baking Mix
1 cup Cornmeal
1/2 cup Sugar
2 teaspoons Baking Powder
1/2 teaspoon Salt
2 large Eggs
1 cup (240ml) Milk
1/2 cup (113g) melted unsalted Butter

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How to Make California Cornbread Gift In A Jar

Layer the dry ingredients (cornbread mix, if using a pre-made mix) in a large mason jar, creating distinct layers for visual appeal.
Attach a gift tag to the jar with baking instructions: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 large eggs, 1 cup (240ml) milk, and 1/2 cup (113g) melted unsalted butter.
Pour the wet ingredients into the jar containing the dry ingredients. Stir until just combined; do not overmix.
Pour the batter into a greased 8-inch square baking pan.
Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

173 g

Sugar

513g

Fat

49g

Carbs

100g

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15 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Preparation Occasion For 1 Or 2 Healthy 5 Ingredients Or Less Breads Condiments Etc Easy Dietary Gifts High Calcium Cooking Mixes Quick Breads High In Something Number Of Servings

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make California Cornbread Gift In A Jar?

California Cornbread Gift In A Jar takes about 25 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 10 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in California Cornbread Gift In A Jar?

California Cornbread Gift In A Jar has approximately 1642.1 calories per serving, with about 48 g protein, 100 g carbohydrates and 60 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for California Cornbread Gift In A Jar?

The key ingredients for California Cornbread Gift In A Jar are Bisquick Baking Mix, Cornmeal, Sugar, Baking Powder, 1/2 teaspoon Salt, 2 large Eggs. See the full list with measurements above.