30 Surprising Ways to Use Jiffy Mix

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30 Surprising Ways to Use Jiffy Mix2/30 Muffin-Tin Tamale Cakes 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 45 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We needed snack inspiration beyond peanut butter and jelly. These muffin tamales have all of the flavor of tamales without the fuss. Pair with skewered fruit. —Suzanne Clark, Phoenix, Arizona Nutrition Facts: 1 muffin: 137 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 28mg cholesterol, 313mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 lean meat. 3/30 Senate Bean Potpie 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time

My sons like pizza but not takeout pies

50 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The flavors from classic Senate bean soup inspired this hearty potpie with a cornbread topping. —Janice Elder, Charlotte, North Carolina Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 513 calories, 17g fat (5g saturated fat), 66mg cholesterol, 1619mg sodium, 67g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 12g fiber), 24g protein. 4/30 Mozzarella Cornbread Pizza 2 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 45 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My sons like pizza but not takeout pies. I pull out my trusty baking pan to make a cornbread pizza

Leftovers haunt me

with veggies in the crust and everything on top, from pepperoni to leftover ham. —Mary Leverette, Columbia, South Carolina Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 366 calories, 15g fat (6g saturated fat), 79mg cholesterol, 912mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 5g fiber), 15g protein. 5/30 Ham and Broccoli Cornbread 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Ham and Broccoli Cornbread Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Leftovers haunt me. Often nobody wants to eat them, and I hate to see them go to waste. A cornbread casserole is an excellent

This savory cookie is the bestseller at our Christmas cookie bazaar

way to leverage many combinations of leftover meat and veggies into exciting new meals that everyone will love. —Fay Moreland, Wichita Falls, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 338 calories, 18g fat (9g saturated fat), 73mg cholesterol, 700mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 3g fiber), 12g protein. 6/30 Cheesy Cajun Cornbread Biscotti 1 Review Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Cheesy Cajun Cornbread Biscotti Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This savory cookie is the bestseller at our Christmas cookie bazaar. Everyone requests the tasty biscotti every year.

They’re simple but very delicious

They’re simple but very delicious. I will also serve them year-round as an appetizer. —Paula Marchesi, Auburn, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1 cookie: 83 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 21mg cholesterol, 191mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. 7/30 Chicken Tamale Pie 41 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Easy Chicken Tamale Pie Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 7 hours 50 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: All you need are some simple ingredients from the pantry to put this slow-cooker meal together. I love the fact that I can go

fishing while it cooks

fishing while it cooks. —Peter Halferty, Corpus Christi, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 359 calories, 14g fat (5g saturated fat), 110mg cholesterol, 1021mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 5g fiber), 20g protein. 8/30 Cornbread Pudding 46 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Cornbread Pudding Recipe photo by Kristina Vanni for Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love serving this satisfying cornbread pudding recipe with shrimp or other seafood, or with eggs and sausage for breakfast. I actually adapted the dish from my mom’s recipe, and it always reminds me of

These cute, easy-to-eat bites are a fun change from the usual appetizers

her. —Bob Gebhardt, Wausau, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 each: 249 calories, 14g fat (8g saturated fat), 73mg cholesterol, 461mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein. 9/30 Mini Corn Muffins with Spicy Cheddar Filling 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 4 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’m an Iowa gardener and I like to feature sweet corn in my recipes. These cute, easy-to-eat bites are a fun change from the usual appetizers. —Margaret Blair, Lorimor, Iowa Nutrition Facts: 1 muffin: 67 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 9mg

cholesterol, 100mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein

cholesterol, 100mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein. 10/30 Homemade Corn Dogs 16 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Corn Dogs Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Prepare corn dogs at home just like you’d get at the fair. Both kids and grown-ups will love this hearty corn dog batter. —Ruby Williams, Bogalusa, Louisiana Nutrition Facts: 1 corn dog: 316 calories, 23g fat (7g saturated fat), 45mg cholesterol, 588mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 8g protein. 11/30 Cheddar Corn Dog Muffins 13 Reviews

I added jalapenos to this kid-friendly recipe and won my husband over, too

Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 25 min Servings 9 muffins Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I wanted to riff on hot dogs, so I made corn dog muffins. I added jalapenos to this kid-friendly recipe and won my husband over, too. —Becky Tarala, Palm Coast, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1 muffin: 216 calories, 10g fat (4g saturated fat), 46mg cholesterol, 619mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 2g fiber), 8g protein. 12/30 Corn Cakes with Poached Eggs Test Kitchen Approved Corn Cakes with Poached Eggs Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 4 servings Go to

Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These easy corn cakes are super tender thanks to the creamed corn in the batter. Top them with poached eggs and fresh salsa, and you get one of my favorite breakfasts. —Jamie Jones, Madison, Georgia Nutrition Facts: 2 corn cakes with 1 egg and 1/2 cup salsa: 366 calories, 11g fat (3g saturated fat), 187mg cholesterol, 1019mg sodium, 58g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 5g fiber), 12g protein. 13/30 Fried Chicken and Pulled Pork Cornbread Poppers 1 Review Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Fried Chicken and Pulled Pork Cornbread Poppers Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total

We love them on game day, but they’d be a hit at brunch too

Time 35 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These fun little apps are an instant conversation starter wherever they’re served. We love them on game day, but they’d be a hit at brunch too. —Crystal Schlueter, Babbitt, Minnesota Nutrition Facts: 1 mini muffin: 74 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 120mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. 14/30 Corn Dog Casserole 59 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Corn Dog Casserole Recipe photo by Nicole Perry for Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the

It’s perfect for the football parties my husband

Recipe Creator: Reminiscent of traditional corn dogs, this fun main dish really hits the spot on fall days. It’s perfect for the football parties my husband and I often host. It tastes especially good right from the oven.-Marcy Suzanne Olipane, Belleville, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 578 calories, 38g fat (16g saturated fat), 108mg cholesterol, 1307mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 4g fiber), 19g protein. 15/30 Ham Muffinwiches 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Ham Muffinwiches Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I concocted this fun recipe

when I was looking for something to pack for lunch

when I was looking for something to pack for lunch. I had leftover ham but no bread, so I got creative with cornbread mix. They freeze well and are handy for an on-the-go breakfast or lunch. —Jenny Wiebe, Villa Hills, Kentucky Nutrition Facts: 2 muffins: 186 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 37mg cholesterol, 483mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 2g fiber), 7g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 lean meat, 1 fat. 16/30 Sweet Potato Chili Bake 11 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Sweet Potato Chili Bake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 7 servings

I created this recipe, and even my 1-year-old loves it!

Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’m a vegetarian and wanted to develop some dishes that are a little heartier than traditional vegetarian fare. I created this recipe, and even my 1-year-old loves it! —Jillian Tournoux, Massillon, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 324 calories, 11g fat (5g saturated fat), 54mg cholesterol, 1204mg sodium, 47g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 6g fiber), 10g protein. 17/30 Tex-Mex Bean Bake with Cornbread Topping 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Tex-Mex Bean Bake with Cornbread Topping Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

I frequently cooked this dish when I was on the cross-country team in college

I frequently cooked this dish when I was on the cross-country team in college. We loved this veggie-packed bake so much I would have to make two! For a meaty version, substitute shredded chicken for half of the potato. —Samantha Westveer, Kentwood, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 310 calories, 10g fat (4g saturated fat), 35mg cholesterol, 645mg sodium, 47g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 7g fiber), 8g protein. 18/30 Apple Cornbread Crisp 10 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Apple Cornbread Crisp Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: With hearty

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