Description
Southern-Style Honey Butter Cornbread Poppers are a delightful fusion of sweet and savory, perfect for any gathering or cozy night in. These mini cornbread bites are irresistibly fluffy and bursting with fresh corn and cheddar cheese, topped with a luscious drizzle of honey butter. Whether served as appetizers or snacks, they are sure to impress family and friends alike. With a quick prep time of just 15 minutes, you can whip up these tasty treats effortlessly. Enjoy them warm and watch as they disappear from the platter!
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
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a mini muffin tin.
- In a bowl, mix cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together buttermilk, eggs, and melted butter until smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture; stir gently until just combined.
- Fold in sweet corn kernels and shredded cheddar cheese carefully.
- Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown; check doneness with a toothpick.
- For the honey butter, mix softened butter with honey until creamy.
- Allow poppers to cool slightly before drizzling with honey butter. Serve warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 popper (45g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg