Description
These Southern-style honey butter cornbread poppers are a delightful twist on traditional cornbread, with added sweetness and savory flavors in bite-sized form. Perfect as a side dish or a snack, these poppers are sure to be a hit at any gathering.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter
Add-Ins
- 1 cup sweet corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (sharp or mild)
For Honey Butter
- 1/4 cup honey (for drizzling)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
Instructions
- Preheat & Prepare – Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a mini muffin tin or popper pan.
- Mix Dry Ingredients – Whisk together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- Combine Wet Ingredients – Beat buttermilk, eggs, and melted butter in another bowl.
- Blend Wet & Dry Mixtures – Gradually combine wet and dry ingredients, stirring gently.
- Fold in Add-Ins – Gently fold in corn, bell pepper, and cheddar cheese.
- Fill & Bake – Spoon batter into muffin tin and bake for 15–18 minutes.
- Make Honey Butter – Mix softened butter and honey until smooth.
- Cool & Serve – Let poppers cool before serving, drizzle with honey butter, and garnish with parsley or cilantro.
Notes
- These poppers are best enjoyed warm.
- Feel free to customize the add-ins with your favorite ingredients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-18 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 popper
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cornbread poppers, honey butter, Southern, appetizer, side dish
