Description
Southern-Style Honey Butter Cornbread Poppers are the ultimate comfort food for any occasion. These mini cornbread delights combine fluffy, golden cornbread with sweet corn and rich cheddar cheese, creating a perfect balance of flavors in every bite. Drizzled with creamy honey butter, they offer an irresistible sweetness that elevates their savory undertones. Whether you’re serving them as appetizers at a party, a side dish for BBQ, or a delightful snack for the family, these poppers are sure to become a favorite. Quick and easy to prepare, you can have them ready in just 30 minutes, making them a go-to recipe for busy days or festive celebrations.
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
- For serving: 1/4 cup honey and 1/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a mini muffin tin.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix buttermilk, eggs, and melted butter until smooth.
- Combine both mixtures gently; do not overmix.
- Fold in sweet corn and cheddar cheese until evenly distributed.
- Fill each muffin tin about two-thirds full with batter.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Prepare honey butter by mixing softened butter with honey until creamy.
- Allow poppers to cool slightly before drizzling with honey butter.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 poppers (50g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg