Description
Southern-Style Honey Butter Cornbread Poppers are a delightful twist on classic cornbread, perfect for any occasion. These mini bites are fluffy, sweet, and packed with fresh corn and cheddar cheese. Drizzled with creamy honey butter, they create an irresistible combination of flavors that will have everyone coming back for more. Whether served as appetizers, snacks, or side dishes at gatherings, these poppers are sure to impress both kids and adults alike.
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, mix together the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk the buttermilk, eggs, and melted butter until smooth.
- Combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients and stir until just mixed.
- Gently fold in the sweet corn kernels and shredded cheddar cheese.
- Fill each muffin tin about two-thirds full with batter.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- While baking, mix softened butter and honey for the drizzle.
- Let cool slightly before serving with honey butter drizzled on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 98
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 34mg