Southern-Style Honey Butter Cornbread Poppers
Indulge in the delightful taste of Southern-Style Honey Butter Cornbread Poppers! These irresistible mini cornbread bites blend a light, fluffy texture with the sweetness of honey butter, making them perfect for any occasion. With savory cheddar cheese and fresh corn, these poppers are sure to impress your guests as snacks, appetizers, or side dishes. Quick to prepare in just 30 minutes, they complement everything from hearty chili to breakfast spreads. Plus, they’re easily customizable with your favorite ingredients. Experience the warmth and comfort of these delicious treats that everyone will love!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 poppers 1x
- Category: Snack/Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
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
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a mini muffin tin.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix buttermilk, eggs, and melted butter until smooth.
- Combine the wet mixture with dry ingredients gently until just mixed.
- Fold in sweet corn kernels and shredded cheddar cheese.
- Spoon batter into the mini muffin tin, filling each cup about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Prepare honey butter by mixing softened butter with honey until creamy.
- Allow poppers to cool slightly before drizzling generously with honey butter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg