Description
Southern-Style Honey Butter Cornbread Poppers are the perfect blend of sweet and savory, making them a delightful addition to any meal or gathering. These mini cornbread bites are fluffy and infused with fresh corn and cheddar cheese, then topped with a luscious drizzle of honey butter for an irresistible finish. Quick and easy to prepare, they can be served as appetizers, snacks, or side dishes—ideal for game nights, family dinners, or festive celebrations. With their bite-sized nature, they’re sure to be a hit among kids and adults alike. Elevate your next occasion with these delectable poppers!
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
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a mini muffin tin.
- In a large bowl, mix cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk buttermilk, eggs, and melted butter until smooth.
- Combine wet ingredients into dry ingredients; stir gently until just mixed.
- Fold in sweet corn kernels and shredded cheddar cheese.
- Fill each muffin tin hole about two-thirds full with batter.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown; test 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 (30g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg