Description
Indulge in the delightful Southern-Style Honey Butter Cornbread Poppers, a perfect blend of fluffy cornbread, sweet honey butter, and savory cheddar cheese. These mini bites are not only irresistibly delicious but also incredibly easy to make, taking just 30 minutes from preparation to serving. Ideal for any gathering or as a cozy snack at home, these poppers are sure to be a hit with family and friends alike. Drizzled with creamy honey butter and loaded with fresh corn, they are a versatile addition to any meal, whether served as an appetizer, side dish, or simply enjoyed on their own.
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)
Instructions
- Preheat your 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 and stir until just mixed.
- Gently fold in sweet corn and cheddar cheese.
- Fill each muffin tin about two-thirds full with batter.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown; check doneness with a toothpick.
- While baking, mix softened butter with honey to create honey butter.
- 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: 1 popper
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg