Description
Southern Honey Butter Cornbread Poppers are irresistible bites that combine the sweetness of honey with the savory flavor of cornbread, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- 1/4 cup additional melted butter for brushing
- For the honey butter: 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Grease a mini muffin tin or line it with mini muffin liners.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar. Whisk until well blended.
- In another bowl, mix the buttermilk, eggs, and melted butter. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Gently fold in the corn kernels and cinnamon if using.
- Spoon the batter into the prepared mini muffin tin, filling each cup about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- While the cornbread poppers are baking, prepare the honey butter by mixing the softened butter, honey, and salt in a small bowl until smooth.
- Once the poppers are done, remove them from the oven and brush the tops with melted butter.
- Let them cool for a few minutes before serving. Serve warm with the honey butter on the side.
Notes
- For a spicy kick, add 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper to the batter.
- Try adding shredded cheese or cooked bacon bits to the batter for a savory twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini popper
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg