Description
Southern-Style Honey Butter Cornbread Poppers are a delightful fusion of sweet and savory that will elevate any gathering. These fluffy mini cornbread bites, made with fresh corn and cheddar cheese, are drizzled with rich honey butter for an irresistible flavor experience. Perfect for snacking, serving as appetizers, or accompanying your favorite meals, these poppers are easy to prepare and sure to please everyone at the table. With their warm, comforting taste and versatile serving options, these cornbread poppers will quickly become a go-to recipe for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 (fresh or frozen)
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup honey (for drizzling)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (softened, for honey butter)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a mini muffin tin.
- In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix buttermilk, eggs, and melted butter until smooth.
- Combine wet ingredients with dry ingredients; stir until just mixed.
- Gently fold in corn kernels and cheddar cheese.
- Spoon batter into muffin tin cups until about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown; a toothpick inserted 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.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 popper (45g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg