Southern-Style Honey Butter Cornbread Poppers
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Southern-Style Honey Butter Cornbread Poppers! These delightful mini cornbread bites are a perfect blend of fluffy texture and sweet honey butter, making them a hit at any gathering. With the addition of savory cheddar cheese and fresh corn, these poppers offer a delicious twist on classic cornbread. Ideal for snacks, appetizers, or side dishes, they can be whipped up in just 30 minutes. Customize them with your favorite ingredients to suit every palate! Serve them warm, drizzled with honey butter, and watch as they disappear from the table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients
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- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 cup sweet corn kernels
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400F (200C) and grease a mini muffin tin.
- In one bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix buttermilk, eggs, and melted butter until smooth.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
- Fold in sweet corn kernels and shredded cheddar cheese.
- Spoon batter into mini muffin tin cups about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown; a toothpick should come out clean.
- While baking, mix softened butter with honey to create honey butter.
- Allow poppers to cool slightly before drizzling with honey butter and serving warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 popper (30g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg