Description
Indulge in the irresistible charm of Southern-Style Honey Butter Cornbread Poppers. These delightful mini cornbread bites are fluffy, sweet, and packed with fresh corn and cheddar cheese, making them the perfect addition to any gathering. Drizzled with creamy honey butter, they offer a delightful balance of flavors that will impress your family and friends. Whether served as snacks, appetizers, or side dishes, these poppers are sure to be a hit at game day parties, family dinners, or potlucks. Easy to prepare with simple ingredients, you can whip up these tasty treats in no time!
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)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (softened for honey butter)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a mini muffin tin.
- In a bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix buttermilk, eggs, and melted butter until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients; stir until just mixed.
- Fold in sweet corn and cheddar cheese.
- Fill muffin tin cups about two-thirds full with batter.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown; check with a toothpick for doneness.
- While baking, mix softened butter with honey to make honey butter.
- Once cooled slightly, drizzle poppers with honey butter before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 poppers (45g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg