Description
Southern-Style Honey Butter Cornbread Poppers are the perfect blend of sweet and savory, making them an irresistible comfort food choice. Light and fluffy, these mini cornbread bites are packed with fresh corn and cheddar cheese, all drizzled with a luscious honey butter sauce. Whether served as appetizers at a party, snacks for a casual get-together, or even a delightful breakfast treat, these poppers are sure to impress everyone at the table. Easy to whip up in just 30 minutes, they’re customizable to suit your taste—add herbs or spices for a personal touch. Enjoy these delicious bites warm for the best experience!
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
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a mini muffin tin.
- In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix buttermilk, eggs, and melted butter until smooth.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients; stir gently until just combined.
- Fold in sweet corn kernels and cheddar cheese.
- Fill muffin tin cups about 2/3 full with batter.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- For honey butter, mix softened butter and honey until creamy.
- Let poppers cool slightly before drizzling with honey butter.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack/Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg