Southern-Style Honey Butter Cornbread Poppers
Delicious bite-sized cornbread poppers with sweet and savory flavors, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1 cup fresh corn kernels
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a mini muffin tin generously.
- Mix together the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- Whisk together the buttermilk, honey, eggs, and melted butter in another bowl.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
- Fold in the fresh corn and shredded cheddar cheese.
- Spoon the batter into the muffin tin, filling each cup about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the tops turn golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving, and enjoy them warm with a drizzle of honey butter.
Notes
For added flavor, consider mixing in jalapeños for spice or use pepper jack cheese instead of cheddar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 popper
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: southern, cornbread, appetizers, comfort food, snacks