Easy broccoli cornbread with cheese is a mouthwatering side dish offering a delightful twist on a Southern classic.

Broccoli cheese cornbread is the perfect blend of sweet Jiffy cornbread, savory broccoli, and gooey cheese that pairs with almost any meal.

squares of broccoli cheese cornbread served on a white plate

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In the South, cornbread is practically its own food group!

It can be served at breakfast, lunch, or dinner–and I can’t say that I’m disappointed by that!

Cornbread is so simple, so affordable, and it pairs with with almost any meal.

Serve it alongside a piping hot bowl of chili, or paired with fried chicken for a classic Southern feast.

You can even simply enjoy it slathered with butter and honey!

No matter how you eat it, cornbread is the ultimate comfort food that never fails to satisfy.

This beloved staple of Southern cuisine is about as versatile as it gets, including in how it’s prepared.

There are purists who prepare it using their own cornmeal mixture, and those who believe cast iron skillet cornbread is the only way to go.

And there are others who stand by the consistency of a boxed mix.

Myself, I’m just looking for a recipe that’s not too difficult but has incredible flavor.

And if it packs some extra nutritional punch while being delicious? Even better!

This easy broccoli cheese cornbread checks all the boxes.

More Cornbread Recipes to Try:

a white platter serves pieces of Jiffy broccoli cornbread with cheese. The platter is garnished with pieces of broccoli.

Easy Broccoli Cornbread with Cheese is a Dinner Winner

Let me tell you, this broccoli cheese cornbread is sure to be a hit at your dinner table.

Imagine the irresistible aroma of freshly baked cornbread wafting through your kitchen, mingling with the savory scent of melted cheese and wholesome broccoli.

The flavors will have your taste buds dancing!

What I adore about Jiffy Broccoli Cornbread is that it’s not only incredibly delicious but also incredibly satisfying.

I mean, with all that broccoli packed into every slice, it’s practically a meal in itself!

But fear not, it also makes for an amazing veggie-filled side dish that pairs perfectly with just about anything.

Plus, it’s a great way to get even the pickiest of eaters—yes, I’m looking at you, kiddos—to happily devour their vegetables!

It’s a win-win for everyone at the dinner table.

close-up view of the interior of a piece of broccoli and cheese cornbread made with Jiffy mix

How to Make Broccoli Cheese Cornbread with Jiffy Mix

It’s really easy to make this simple dish.

Ingredients You’ll Need:

Eggs
Cornbread Mix
Salted Butter
Frozen Broccoli
Shredded Cheddar Cheese
Black Pepper

a spatula lifts out a slice of cheesy broccoli cornbread from the pan

How to Make It:

(Full printable recipe card is available below)

Beat the eggs. First, you’ll use a whisk or fork to beat the eggs lightly in a large mixing bowl.

eggs being whisked in a glass mixing bowl

Add the cornbread mix. Next, you’ll stir in the cornbread mix and melted butter until blended.

cornbread mix and melted butter added to the beaten eggs

Add broccoli and cheese. Then, you’ll add frozen broccoli, shredded cheese, and black pepper.

Stir until incorporated.

shredded cheese and frozen broccoli pieces added to the mixture

Prepare the pan. Next, you’ll spread the batter in the prepared baking dish.

broccoli cheese cornbread batter poured into a glass 9x13" baking pan

Bake and enjoy. Last, you’ll bake in preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the cornbread is puffed and golden.

Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before slicing and serving.

overhead view of freshly baked Jiffy cornbread with broccoli and cheese

Notes and Adaptations:

Most small packages of frozen broccoli are either 10.8-oz or 12-oz. You can use two 10-oz packages or one and a half 12-oz packages. Or, if you want extra broccoli, you can use two 12-oz packages.
You do not need to thaw the frozen broccoli before using. If you have very large florets in your package, you may want to chop them up a bit to be more bite-size.

Recommended Equipment:

Yield: 12 Servings

Easy Broccoli Cheese Cornbread

Name: Easy Broccoli Cheese Cornbread
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 eggs; 1 (8.5 ounce) package cornbread mix, such as Jiffy; ½ cup salted butter, melted; 18-20 ounces frozen broccoli (see note below); 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

This cheesy cornbread is chock full of broccoli, making it a tasty side dish with a plenty of veggies!

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 40 minutes

Total Time 50 minutes

Ingredients

4 eggs
1 (8.5 ounce) package cornbread mix, such as Jiffy
½ cup salted butter, melted
18-20 ounces frozen broccoli (see note below)
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350F and grease a 9x13" baking dish.
In a large mixing bowl, use a whisk or fork to beat the eggs lightly.
Stir in the cornbread mix and melted butter until blended.
Add frozen broccoli, shredded cheese, and black pepper. Stir until incorporated.
Spread the batter in the prepared baking dish.
Bake in preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the cornbread is puffed and golden.
Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before slicing and serving.

Notes

Most small packages of frozen broccoli are either 10.8-oz or 12-oz. You can use two 10-oz packages or one and a half 12-oz packages. Or, if you want extra broccoli, you can use two 12-oz packages.
You do not need to thaw the frozen broccoli before using. If you have very large florets in your package, you may want to chop them up a bit.