Enjoy warm and comforting homemade cornbread in just 2 minutes when you make this easy microwave cornbread in a mug.

Learn how to cook cornbread in the microwave for a simple small serving snack or side dish to serve with your favorite soups, stews and chili recipes.

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Let’s be honest–there aren’t many meals that can’t be enhanced with a piece of cornbread.

The crunchy edges, moist interior, and buttery flavor of cornbread is perfect for dipping, dunking, crumbling and nibbling.

I love serving cornbread with my favorite soups and stews or one of these Instant Pot chili recipes.

I’ve also been known to eat leftover cornbread as a snack or even breakfast (with a fried egg on top!).

Cornbread is delicious but it takes time to make.

Even if I’m just doctoring up a box of Jiffy cornbread, I need to invest a minimum of 30 minutes.

Plus, cornbread recipes always seem to make 8-10 servings.

That’s fine when I’m serving dinner for the whole family, but if I just need a snack or want something to pair with a bowl of leftovers, 8-10 servings are too much.

I love that this microwave cornbread in a mug makes just enough for 4 small servings or 2 large portions.

Plus, the process is simple, it cooks quickly, and it tastes great!

Meals to Serve with Microwave Cornbread:

• Instant Pot Pinto Beans and Cornbread Dinner (Appalachian Soup Beans)
• Easy Cowboy Stew: A Stick-to-Your Ribs Favorite

Does Microwave Cornbread Taste Good

I’m not sure that I’ve ever met a cornbread that I didn’t like, but I do like some cornbread better than others.

If time was no issue, I would choose to make my homemade cast iron skillet cornbread, or maybe a batch of hearty broccoli cheese cornbread.

Or even these jalapeno cornbread muffins.

But the reality is, time isn’t always on my side.

Microwave cornbread is so easy to make in a hurry. It’s perfect for serving alongside leftovers or when I just need enough for myself or one other person.

Both the taste and texture of this simple corn muffin in a mug is exactly what you’d expect from freshly baked cornbread, except the edges don’t get as crispy.

Top it with a pat of butter and a little drizzle of honey and you’ll be in cornbread heaven.

How to Make Cornbread in a Mug

It’s really easy to make cornbread in the microwave.

Ingredients You’ll Need:

• Self-rising Flour
• Self-rising Cornmeal
• Granulated Sugar
• Milk
• Egg
• Vegetable Oil
• Sour Cream (optional)

How to Make It:

(Full printable recipe is available below)

Mix the dry ingredients. First, you’ll whisk together self-rising flour, self-rising cornmeal, and sugar in a large microwave-safe mug or small bowl (you can also use the mugs for my Instant Pot chocolate mug cake!).

Mix the wet ingredients. Next, you’ll whisk together milk, egg, oil, and sour cream (if using).

Prepare the batter. Then, you’ll add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients in the mug and stir well to combine.

Cook the cornbread. Last, you’ll place the mug into the microwave for 2-3 minutes or until the cornbread is cooked through.

Notes and Adaptations:

• I use a very large soup mug that holds about 20 ounces. If you are using a smaller mug, consider halving the recipe so it doesn’t overflow.
• Microwave ovens vary, and cook times can vary based on size of mug used. I recommend checking for doneness after cooking for two minutes, and add more time if needed.