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Honey Butter Cornbread Poppers: A Sweet Savory Delight

Delicious mini cornbread poppers sweetened with honey and served with a creamy honey butter.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 mini cornbread poppers
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 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
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/2 cup corn kernels fresh, frozen, or canned
  • 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese optional
For the honey butter:
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F. Grease a mini muffin tin or line it with mini muffin liners.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar until well combined.
  3. In another bowl, mix the buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, and honey until smooth.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Gently fold in the corn kernels and cheddar cheese if using.
  5. Spoon the batter into the prepared mini muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full.
  6. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. While the cornbread poppers are baking, prepare the honey butter by mixing the softened butter, honey, and cinnamon in a small bowl until smooth and creamy.
  8. Once the poppers are done, remove them from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. Serve warm with the honey butter.

Nutrition

Serving: 2poppersCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8g

Notes

  • This recipe makes about 24 mini cornbread poppers.
  • For a spicy kick, add 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper to the batter.
  • Try substituting the honey with maple syrup for a different flavor profile.

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