Description
Southern-Style Honey Butter Cornbread Poppers are a delightful bite-sized treat that combines the fluffiness of cornbread with the sweetness of honey butter. These mini muffins are packed with fresh corn and savory cheddar cheese, making them perfect for any occasion—whether as snacks, appetizers, or side dishes. Their unique flavor and airy texture ensure they will be a hit at family gatherings, game days, or holiday meals. Drizzled generously with creamy honey butter, these poppers offer a warm comfort food experience that everyone will love.
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
- Honey for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a mini muffin tin.
- In a bowl, mix cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together buttermilk, eggs, and melted butter until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients gently without overmixing.
- Fold in sweet corn and cheddar cheese.
- Spoon the batter into the muffin tin until each cup is about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Prepare honey butter by mixing softened butter with honey until creamy.
- Let the poppers cool slightly before drizzling with honey butter.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg