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Southern-Style Honey Butter Cornbread Poppers You’ll Love

Southern-Style Honey Butter Cornbread Poppers You'll Love

Try these Southern-Style Honey Butter Cornbread Poppers for a delightful snack that bursts with sweet and savory flavors.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course muffins
Cuisine Southern
Servings 24 poppers
Calories 100 kcal

Equipment

  • mini muffin tin
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk

Ingredients
  

For the Batter

  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour blend
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk Regular milk mixed with vinegar or lemon juice can be used
  • 2 large eggs
  • ¼ cup melted butter
  • 1 cup sweet corn kernels Fresh or frozen
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

For the Honey Butter

  • ½ cup softened butter
  • ¼ cup honey

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a mini muffin tin or use silicone molds.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the cornmeal, all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Whisk together.
  • In another bowl, whisk the buttermilk, eggs, and melted butter until smooth and creamy.
  • Gradually combine wet ingredients with dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.
  • Fold in sweet corn kernels and shredded cheddar cheese.
  • Spoon the batter into the muffin tin, filling each cup about ⅔ full.
  • Bake for 12-15 minutes until tops are golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Mix softened butter with honey until smooth for drizzling over the poppers.
  • Let cool slightly before removing from the tin. Drizzle with honey butter and serve warm.

Notes

These poppers are customizable; feel free to add jalapeños or herbs for extra flavor. Allow to cool completely before storing to prevent sogginess.

Nutrition

Serving: 1popperCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg
Keyword cornbread, honey butter, muffins, poppers, snack, Southern-Style Honey Butter Cornbread Poppers
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