Description
These Southern-style honey butter cornbread poppers are a delightful twist on classic cornbread. They are perfect as a side dish or appetizer, with a sweet and savory flavor that will have everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted (plus extra for brushing)
- 1 large egg
Optional:
- pinch of chopped herbs or sea salt for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a mini muffin pan.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
- Mix wet ingredients: In another bowl, combine buttermilk, honey, melted butter, and egg; whisk until smooth.
- Combine ingredients: Mix wet and dry ingredients until just blended.
- Fill muffin pan: Spoon batter into muffin pan, filling each cavity 3/4 full.
- Bake: Bake for 10–12 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Brush with butter: While warm, brush tops with melted butter and drizzle with honey if desired.
- Cool and serve: Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm!
Notes
- You can customize these poppers by adding jalapenos for a spicy kick.
- For a richer flavor, use melted bacon fat instead of butter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Appetizers, Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 popper
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: cornbread poppers, honey butter, southern-style, appetizer, side dish, cornbread recipe
