Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400°F. Grease or line a muffin tin or small brownie or loaf pan.

Step 2

Mix together the cornbread mix, egg, and milk.

Step 3

Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until golden brown and a cake tester comes out clean.

Step 4

Mix the box cornbread mix and egg together, but instead of the milk, use 1/3 cup sour cream, 1/2 cup buttermilk, or one drained 8-ounce can creamed corn.

Step 5

Proceed with baking. Your baking time may increase slightly, so bake until golden brown and a cake tester comes out clean.

Step 6

Mix the box cornbread mix, egg, and liquid of choice (buttermilk, milk, or sour cream) together, along with 2 tablespoons of sugar, honey, or maple syrup.

Step 7

Proceed with baking.

Step 8

Mix the box cornbread mix, egg, and liquid together with your preferred combination of bacon, sausage, scallions, cheese, or salt.

Step 9

Proceed with baking. Your baking time may increase slightly, so bake until golden brown and a cake tester comes out clean.