Description
Southern-Style Honey Butter Cornbread Poppers are the ultimate fusion of sweet and savory, delivering fluffy, bite-sized treats that everyone will adore. Made with fresh corn and rich cheddar cheese, these poppers are drizzled with creamy honey butter for a delightful finish. Whether you’re looking for a quick snack, a party appetizer, or a comforting side dish, this easy recipe fits the bill perfectly. Their mini size makes them perfect for sharing at gatherings, while their comforting flavors make them a fantastic addition to any meal.
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
- For the honey butter: 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, mix cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together buttermilk, eggs, and melted butter until smooth.
- Combine wet ingredients with dry ingredients; stir until just mixed.
- Gently fold in sweet corn and cheddar cheese.
- Fill each muffin tin cup about two-thirds full with batter.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown; check doneness with a toothpick.
- While baking, mix softened butter and honey until creamy for drizzling.
- Allow poppers to cool slightly before removing from tin; drizzle with honey butter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 popper (30g)
- Calories: 79
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 134mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 24mg