Quick & Easy Instant Pot Corn Bread

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This quick & easy Instant Pot corn bread can be made from scratch with just a few ingredients or from a box and it turns out moist and delicious straight from the Instant Pot.

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Making cornbread is much easier than most people imagine it to be. Though I love cornbread from scratch, the box mix can be just as delicious. The Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix never disappoints and it’s an easy alternative if you don’t want to buy all the ingredients separately.

Using an instant pot makes it much easier to bake the cornbread, and will ensure that you get a fluffy, warm cornbread that can be enjoyed with any side. However you decide to make your cornbread, rest assured you’ll get a delicious outcome.

» This cornbread goes really well with this Chicken Taco Soup.

Ingredients You Need

You can make this recipe either from a box mix (we recommend Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix) or by mixing together the ingredients from scratch. We’ve given both options here.

If making from a box, you’ll need:

  • Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix: Has most of the typical from-scratch ingredients, but they are premeasured for you.
  • Milk: Brings moisture to the cornbread mix.
  • Eggs: Add moisture and bind all the ingredients together.

If making from scratch, you’ll need:

  • Egg: Acts as a binding agent, making sure everything stays together.
  • Buttermilk: The buttermilk reacts with the baking powder to help the cornbread rise.
  • Vegetable oil: I recommend sticking with a mild oil, something like olive oil or coconut oil will change the flavor of the cornbread.
  • Yellow corn meal: This is the main ingredient of cornbread. It gives the bread its famous golden color. For the right texture, you need cornmeal as opposed to corn flour or polenta.
  • All-purpose flour: Flour gives the cornbread a nice spongy texture, thanks to the gluten.
  • Sugar & salt: The sugar balances out the corn flavors and brings a hint of sweetness. While the salt brings out all the delicious flavors of the cornbread.
  • Baking powder: Helps the cornbread dough rise during baking.
Corn bread and a slice cut out

Equipment Needed

Why Use An Instant Pot

Instant Pot

The Instant Pot is one of the most useful kitchen appliances you can buy, because it drastically cuts down on the cooking time for developing flavors in soups and stews, getting tough cuts of meat tender, and even baking a cheesecake. And there are many accessories that will help you get more out of your Instant Pot.

If you don’t have one yet, check out our guide on which one to buy. You can also check out our Instant Pot page for more information.

Tips & Notes

  • You can easily change the amount of sugar you add into the cornbread. In the South, many use little to no salt in their cornbread. It depends on your preferences. You can adjust these ingredients to suit your taste.
  • It is best to mix the ingredients by hand to make sure you don’t overmix the dough. It will still be gritty when fully mixed so don’t keep mixing until it’s smooth.
  • Check your cornmeal hasn’t gone bad before starting this recipe. The cornmeal should have a sweet smell. If it smells musty, then don’t use it in this recipe.
  • There is no need to cover the pan with tin foil before cooking. The little bit of water that will drip down won’t change the cake in any way.
  • Don’t use anything but a bundt pan for this recipe. Unfortunately the cake doesn’t cook through as easily in a regular cake pan and that could lead to disappointment when it doesn’t turn out as expected.
Corn bread

Substitutions

You can easily switch out the all-purpose flour for whole wheat white flour. It’s also possible to swap the flour for almond flour, if you want to cut the carbs down. However, it will have a different texture and won’t be as spongy.

When using the boxed version, you can substitute the milk with a plant-based milk instead, like almond milk or oat milk. Just make sure to use an unsweetened, unflavored version.

If you want to add some spice to this cornbread, you can add chopped jalapenos or a can of chopped green chilis. You can also add shredded cheese or corn kernels to give it a different taste and texture.

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Corn bread

Quick & Easy Instant Pot Corn Bread

This quick & easy Instant Pot corn bread can be made from scratch with just a few ingredients or from a box and it turns out moist and delicious straight from the Instant Pot.
4.91 from 32 votes
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Pressurize Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 10 Servings
Calories: 148kcal
Author: Laura Lynch

Ingredients

From a box:

  • 2 packages Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix 8.5 oz each
  • 1 cup (236.59 ml) milk
  • 2 large eggs

From scratch:

  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup (236.59 ml) buttermilk
  • 1/3 cup (78.86 ml) vegetable oil
  • 1 cup (159 g) yellow corn meal
  • 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup (50 g) sugar
  • 1 tablespoon (12 g) baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon (6 g) salt

Instructions

If starting from a box mix:

  • Whisk the mix, milk and eggs in a bowl until combined.

If starting from scratch:

  • Whisk the egg in a medium mixing bowl. Add the buttermilk and oil. Whisk until combined.
  • Add all dry ingredients to the bowl and fold until combined.

For both:

  • Pour batter into a 6-cup silicon bundt pan (if using a metal pan, spray the inside first).
  • Pour in 1 cup water (2 for 8 quart IP). Set the bundt pan on the trivet and use the handles to lower the trivet into the inner pot.
  • Lock on the lid and set the vent to sealing. Cook on high pressure for 35 minutes.
  • When done, allow the pressure to release naturally, about 15 minutes. Carefully remove the lid so water doesn’t pour down onto the bread. Lift the trivet out by the handles.
  • Cool the cornbread for 5-10 minutes, then turn it out onto a cooling rack or cutting board.

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Notes

  • This recipe is for a 6-cup bundt pan that fits inside a 6 or 8 quart Instant Pot. I’ve found that a regular cake pan makes it difficult for the batter to cook through in the middle, so I would not substitute the bundt pan for a regular pan. If you do, you will need to increase the cook time.
  • There is no need to cover the pan with foil, just be careful when lifting the lid off so water doesn’t dump down onto the cornbread.

Nutrition

Calories: 148kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 392mg | Potassium: 103mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 63IU | Calcium: 104mg | Iron: 1mg

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