Southern-Style Honey Butter Cornbread Poppers Delight Recipe
These Southern-style honey butter cornbread poppers are a delightful twist on traditional cornbread. With a perfect balance of sweetness and savory corn flavor, they make a great appetizer or side dish for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 24 Poppers 1x
- Category: Appetizer/Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup sweet corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 3 tablespoons honey
Additional:
- Additional melted butter for brushing
- Sea salt for topping
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a mini muffin tin.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk buttermilk, eggs, and melted butter.
- Combine Mixtures: Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Fold in corn and honey.
- Fill Muffin Tins: Spoon batter into mini muffin tins.
- Bake: Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden.
- Prepare Honey Butter: Mix honey and softened butter for topping.
- Finish: Brush baked poppers with butter, sprinkle sea salt, and serve warm.
Notes
- Be cautious not to overmix the batter to keep the cornbread light and fluffy.
- Allow the poppers to cool slightly before serving to avoid burning your mouth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 popper
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cornbread poppers, Southern, honey butter, appetizer, side dish, cornbread recipe
