Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Southern-Style Honey Butter Cornbread Poppers, a perfect fusion of fluffy cornbread, sweet corn, and rich cheddar cheese. Each mini popper is generously drizzled with creamy honey butter, making them an irresistible snack or appetizer for any occasion. These versatile bites are easy to whip up and sure to impress your guests at parties or family gatherings. With their unique combination of flavors and textures, these cornbread poppers will keep everyone coming back for more!
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 (fresh or frozen)
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- For topping: 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup softened unsalted butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a mini muffin tin.
- In a large bowl, mix cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together buttermilk, eggs, and melted butter until smooth.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Gently fold in sweet corn and shredded cheddar cheese.
- Fill each muffin cup about two-thirds full with batter.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes or until golden brown; a toothpick should come out clean.
- While baking, mix softened butter with honey for the topping.
- Let the poppers cool slightly before drizzling with honey butter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 105
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg