Description
Southern-Style Honey Butter Cornbread Poppers are a delightful addition to any meal or gathering. These fluffy mini cornbread bites, infused with sweet corn and rich cheddar cheese, are topped with a creamy honey butter drizzle that elevates their flavor profile. With a perfect balance of sweetness and savory goodness, these poppers are ideal for snacking, serving as appetizers at parties, or alongside your favorite soups and stews. Plus, they come together in just 30 minutes, making them a quick and easy treat to impress family and friends.
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
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a mini muffin tin.
- In a bowl, mix together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk buttermilk, eggs, and melted butter until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients gently; do not overmix.
- Fold in sweet corn kernels and shredded cheddar cheese.
- Spoon batter into the muffin tin, filling each cup about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown; check with a toothpick for doneness.
- While baking, mix softened butter and honey for the drizzle.
- Let poppers cool slightly before serving; drizzle with honey butter.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 popper (45g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg