Description
Indulge in the delightful Southern-Style Honey Butter Cornbread Poppers, a perfect blend of fluffy cornbread and sweet honey butter. These bite-sized treats are not only easy to whip up in just 30 minutes but also versatile enough to serve as snacks, appetizers, or side dishes. Each popper boasts savory cheddar cheese and sweet corn, making them irresistible for any gathering. Pair them with chili, enjoy them at breakfast, or savor them on their own with a drizzle of honey butter. With approximately 20 servings per batch, these poppers are sure to impress your friends and family!
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
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Honey
- Softened unsalted butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a mini muffin tin.
- In one bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix buttermilk, eggs, and melted butter until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients gently until just mixed.
- Fold in sweet corn and cheddar cheese.
- Fill muffin tins two-thirds full and bake for 12–15 minutes until golden brown.
- Mix softened butter with honey for topping while poppers cool slightly.
- Serve warm drizzled with honey butter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snacks/Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg