Description
Southern-Style Honey Butter Cornbread Poppers are the ultimate comfort food, combining the fluffy texture of cornbread with the sweet richness of honey butter. These bite-sized treats are packed with fresh corn and savory cheddar cheese, making them irresistible at any gathering. Whether you serve them as appetizers at a party or enjoy them as a quick snack, these poppers will delight your taste buds. Drizzled with creamy honey butter, they offer a perfect balance of flavors that will impress family and friends alike. Easy to make and versatile, these mini cornbread delights are sure to become a staple in your kitchen.
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
- 1/4 cup honey (for drizzling)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (for honey butter topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a mini muffin tin.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together buttermilk, eggs, and melted butter until smooth.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
- Fold in sweet corn and cheddar cheese.
- Fill muffin tin cups about two-thirds full with the batter.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes until golden brown; test with a toothpick for doneness.
- While baking, prepare the honey butter by mixing softened butter and honey until creamy.
- Let poppers cool slightly before drizzling with honey butter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 popper (30g)
- Calories: 92
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 115mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg