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Southern-Style Honey Butter Cornbread Poppers

Melt-in-Your-Mouth Southern-Style Honey Butter Cornbread Poppers

These Southern-Style Honey Butter Cornbread Poppers are fluffy bites of cornbread with sweet honey, perfect for any gathering.
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Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Southern
Keyword: appetizers, Baking, cornbread, honey butter, snacks, southern-style
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Cooling Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 12 poppers
Calories: 150kcal

Equipment

  • mini muffin tin
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • spatula
  • Measuring cups
  • measuring spoons

Ingredients

For the Batter

  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 large eggs
  • ¼ cup melted butter plus extra for greasing
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 1 cup corn kernels fresh, canned, or frozen
  • optional chopped jalapeños for a spicy kick

For the Honey Butter Topping

  • ¼ cup softened butter dairy-free substitute if desired
  • ¼ cup honey

Instructions

Step-by-Step Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a mini muffin tin using melted butter or cooking spray.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine cornmeal, all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. Whisk until well blended.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, and honey until smooth and well combined.
  • Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined.
  • Fold in the corn kernels and chopped jalapeños until evenly distributed.
  • Fill each cup of the mini muffin tin about three-quarters full with the batter.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown, checking with a toothpick for doneness.
  • Allow to cool in the tin for 5-10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  • Prepare the honey butter by mixing softened butter and honey until smooth.
  • Drizzle the honey butter over warm cornbread poppers and serve.

Notes

For the best flavor, use fresh corn. Adjust honey to taste for sweetness. Be cautious not to over-mix the batter.

Nutrition

Serving: 1popper | Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 1mg