homemade cornbread dry mix (shelf-stable & easy to prep)

Alexa Rickenbach
Jun 4
2 min read

If there’s one side I’ll never stop making from scratch, it’s cornbread. Whether it’s served alongside chili in the winter or pulled out with BBQ in the summer, this homemade cornbread dry mix is one of my favorite pantry staples to keep on hand.

I started making my own dry mixes because I was tired of boxed options filled with unnecessary additives—and honestly, they’re getting so expensive. This mix takes just minutes to prep, stores beautifully in a half-gallon mason jar, and makes pulling together a warm, buttery batch of cornbread a total breeze.

This post includes everything you need to make the dry mix in bulk, what ingredients you’ll add when baking, and why this recipe is my go-to. Let’s get into it.

Dry Mix Ingredients (makes about 6 cups of mix)

3 cups cornmeal
3 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
3 tablespoons baking powder
1 tablespoon salt

Store in an airtight container. I use a ½-gallon mason jar with a vacuum-sealed lid for longer shelf life. This yields 2 full batches of cornbread.

To Make a Batch of Cornbread

3 cups of dry mix
2 eggs
1 cup milk
½ cup melted butter

Preheat your oven to 400°F. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, and butter. Add in the dry mix and stir just until combined—don’t overmix!

Pour into your chosen pan and bake until golden and a toothpick comes out clean:

9x13 pan: 25-35 minutes
Giant muffin tin: 25–30 minutes
Standard 12-muffin tin: 20–25 minutes

Stored airtight in a cool, dark pantry:3–4 months (or up to 6 months if vacuum sealed).

Supplies You’ll Need

½ gallon wide-mouth mason jar
Large mixing bowl
Whisk + silicone spatula
Measuring cups and spoons
Optional: canning funnel + vacuum sealer for longer shelf life

Tips & Add-Ins

Add 1 cup shredded cheddar and 1 can diced green chiles for a savory twist
Replace the butter with coconut oil for a dairy-free version
Stir in frozen corn or a drizzle of honey before baking for extra sweetness

Why I Love This Mix

This is one of the few dry mixes I reach for again and again. It’s quick, it’s reliable, and it always tastes homemade. I prep a double batch every few months and we never get tired of it. It’s also the first dry mix I tested when starting my pantry staples project—and it made me realize how doable this really is.

More Pantry Staple Mixes to Try:

👉 Pancake Mix

👉 Muffin Mix

👉 Vanilla Cake Mix

👉 Oatmeal Cookies

👉 Any-Chip Cookies

Follow along as I continue building my pantry with simple, homemade mixes that save money, reduce processed ingredients, and make life easier for busy moms like me.

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