If there’s one thing I don’t play about on Thanksgiving, it’s the cornbread. Sweet, savory, skillet, homemade, Jiffy glow-ups, I’ve made them all, and I’ve perfected the ones that actually belong on a holiday table. Cornbread is one of those dishes that can make or break the whole plate, and we’re not serving anything dry, crumbly, or sad over here. I’m talking golden, moist, flavorful cornbread that slides out the cast-iron skillet like it’s headed straight for your soul.

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After sharing recipes online for more than a decade and growing up on Southern cooking with Louisiana roots, trust me when I say these are the best cornbread recipes to ever hit a Thanksgiving spread. Whether you want something sweet to go with your ham, savory to soak up that gravy, or a classic that tastes like somebody’s grandma made it, you’re in the right place. Let’s get your holiday table together, starting with the cornbread everyone’s going to talk about.

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The Best Soul Food Cornbread Recipes

Homemade Classic Southern Cornbread

Easy, Homemade Classic Southern Style Cornbread is the best, traditional cast iron skillet cornbread recipe made from scratch. This old fashioned, soul food staple is made with cornmeal and buttermilk and is served sweet or savory (with no sugar) and with a moist interior. Feel free to add corn or use the batter for muffins!

Jiffy Sweet Potato Cornbread Muffins

I’ve been sharing recipes online for almost a decade now, and let me tell you, this Sweet Potato Cornbread Muffin recipe feels like home. Yall have been asking me for Jiffy Cornbread Mix recipes for years, and I'm delivering, honey! These are giving buttery, sweet honey, brown sugar, and cinnamon greatness in every bite. Watch out, you're going to need more than just one!

Jiffy Cornbread Mix Recipe

I’ve been baking cornbread for years, and this Jiffy version is my quick and foolproof way to get that tender, slightly sweet, golden bite without much effort. My Louisiana roots taught me that cornbread is more than just a side, it’s a must-have for Sunday dinners, holiday spreads, and any pot of greens or chili. I’ve made this more times than I can count, and it always comes out tender, moist, and perfect for sopping up every last bit of gravy or soup.

Homemade Cornbread Muffins

This Easy Homemade Cornbread Muffins recipe is made from scratch and is the best sweet or savory appetizer to add to your dinner spread. Serve these cornmeal muffins with warm butter.

Jiffy Corn Casserole

Let me tell you, this Jiffy Cornbread Casserole is not playing around. It’s creamy, buttery, and has that just-right sweetness. My Louisiana roots taught me how to make cornbread from scratch, but this quick version gives you all that flavor with half the work. And trust me, it’s the kind of recipe you’ll end up making all year long.

Homemade Sweet Potato Cornbread

This Homemade Sweet Potato Cornbread is made using a classic recipe with buttermilk, roasted sweet potatoes and drizzled in either maple butter or cinnamon honey butter. This is a must for any spread including Sunday Dinners, holidays, and Thanksgiving.