Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Southern-Style Honey Butter Cornbread Poppers! These fluffy, bite-sized treats are bursting with sweet corn and cheddar cheese, drizzled with a rich honey butter that enhances their irresistible flavor. Perfect for any occasion, whether you’re hosting a gathering or simply craving a comforting snack, these poppers promise to impress your guests and satisfy your appetite. Quick to prepare in just 30 minutes, they can be served as appetizers, snacks, or side dishes. With their savory-sweet balance and customizable options, these cornbread bites are sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.
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 one bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix the buttermilk, eggs, and melted butter until smooth.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients until just mixed; avoid overmixing.
- Gently fold in the sweet corn and cheddar cheese.
- Spoon the batter into the mini muffin tin, filling each cup about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- While baking, mix softened butter with honey for drizzling after baking.
- Allow cooling slightly before removing from the tin. Drizzle with honey butter before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 108
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 121mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 31mg