Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Southern-Style Honey Butter Cornbread Poppers, perfect for any occasion. These mini cornbread bites are a crowd-pleaser, featuring a fluffy texture enriched with fresh corn and savory cheddar cheese. Drizzled with creamy honey butter, they offer a harmonious balance of sweet and savory flavors that will impress your guests. Ideal as an appetizer, snack, or side dish, these poppers are quick and easy to prepare, making them perfect for gatherings or family dinners. Enjoy them warm and watch as they disappear from the table!
Ingredients
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- 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
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
Instructions
- Preheat your 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.
- Combine wet ingredients with dry ingredients; stir until just mixed.
- Gently fold in corn kernels and cheddar cheese.
- Spoon batter into muffin tin, filling each cup about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- While baking, mix softened butter with honey to make the honey butter topping.
- Let 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: 115
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg