Southern-Style Honey Butter Cornbread Poppers
Indulge in the delightful taste of Southern-Style Honey Butter Cornbread Poppers—fluffy, cheesy mini bites that are perfect for any occasion. These delicious poppers blend the rich flavors of cornbread with sweet corn and melted cheddar, all topped with a drizzle of creamy honey butter.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
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
- 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 one bowl, mix cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together buttermilk, eggs, and melted butter.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Gently fold in sweet corn and cheddar cheese.
- Spoon batter into muffin tin cups until about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
- While baking, mix softened butter with honey for topping.
- Cool slightly before drizzling with honey butter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 135
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg