Description
Southern-Style Honey Butter Cornbread Poppers are the ultimate treat that combines sweet and savory flavors in a delightful bite-sized form. These fluffy mini cornbread snacks are packed with fresh corn and melted cheddar cheese, then drizzled with creamy honey butter for an irresistible finish. Perfect as appetizers, snacks, or side dishes, they’re sure to be a hit at gatherings, family dinners, or parties. With just 30 minutes of prep and cook time, you can easily whip up a batch to satisfy everyone’s cravings.
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)
- Additional softened butter for honey butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a mini muffin tin.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt; whisk together.
- In another bowl, mix buttermilk, eggs, and melted butter until smooth.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients; stir gently until just combined.
- Fold in the sweet corn and cheese until evenly distributed.
- Fill each muffin tin about two-thirds full with batter.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- While baking, mix softened butter and honey for the drizzle.
- Let poppers cool slightly before serving and generously drizzle with honey butter.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 poppers (60g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg