Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Southern-Style Honey Butter Cornbread Poppers, perfect for any occasion! These fluffy mini cornbread bites are made with fresh corn and cheddar cheese, creating a sweet and savory treat that everyone will love. Drizzled with creamy honey butter, they make an irresistible appetizer or snack that’s sure to impress at parties or family gatherings. With simple ingredients and easy preparation, you can whip up these delicious poppers in no time!
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 serving: 1/4 cup honey and 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 the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix the buttermilk, eggs, and melted butter until smooth. Combine with dry ingredients until just mixed.
- Gently fold in the sweet corn and cheddar cheese.
- Spoon the batter into the muffin tin, filling each cup about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes until golden brown; use a toothpick to check doneness.
- While baking, mix softened butter with honey to create honey butter.
- Once cooled slightly, drizzle poppers with honey butter before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg