Description
These Southern-Style Honey Butter Cornbread Poppers are the ultimate comfort food, combining fluffy cornbread with the sweetness of honey butter. Each bite is a delightful mix of fresh corn and cheddar cheese, drizzled with creamy honey butter that takes these mini snacks to the next level. Perfect for parties, as appetizers, or simply enjoyed at home, these cornbread bites are sure to impress everyone at your table.
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
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a mini muffin tin.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt; whisk until mixed.
- In another bowl, whisk together 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 each muffin tin cup about two-thirds full with the batter.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown; a toothpick should come out clean.
- While baking, mix softened butter with honey for topping.
- Allow poppers to 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 popper (45g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg