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Amanda Smith

Southern-Style Honey Butter Cornbread Poppers are Irresistible!

Southern-Style Honey Butter Cornbread Poppers are irresistible bite-sized treats that combine the sweetness of honey with the savory flavor of cornbread.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 poppers
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 90
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup corn kernels fresh, frozen, or canned
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter softened

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a mini muffin tin.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, vegetable oil, and eggs.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
  5. Gently fold in the corn kernels.
  6. Spoon the batter into the prepared mini muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full.
  7. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. While the cornbread poppers are baking, mix the softened butter and honey in a small bowl until well combined.
  9. Once the poppers are done, let them cool for a few minutes before removing them from the tin.
  10. Serve warm with the honey butter spread on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1popperCalories: 90kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4g

Notes

  • For a sweeter twist, add 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon to the dry ingredients.
  • To make them spicy, mix in 1/4 cup of diced jalapeños or a pinch of cayenne pepper to the batter.

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