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Southern-Style Honey Butter Cornbread Poppers

Sweet Southern-Style Honey Butter Cornbread Poppers to Savor

Delicious Southern-Style Honey Butter Cornbread Poppers are perfect for any gathering, combining sweet honey and fluffy cornbread.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 poppers
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 cup cornmeal fine or medium-ground works best
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour can be swapped with gluten-free blend
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar adjust for sweetness preference
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder check for freshness
  • ½ teaspoon salt balances sweetness
For the Wet Mixture
  • 1 cup buttermilk substitute with milk and vinegar for gluten-free
  • 2 large eggs no egg substitutes recommended
  • ½ cup melted butter can replace with oil for dairy-free option
  • ⅓ cup honey adjust according to taste
Mix-Ins
  • 1 cup corn kernels fresh is ideal, but canned or frozen works too
  • chopped jalapeños optional for spicy kick
For the Honey Butter
  • ½ cup softened butter
  • ¼ cup honey

Equipment

  • Mini muffin tin
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a mini muffin tin.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine cornmeal, all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, and honey until smooth.
  4. Gradually pour wet mixture into dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.
  5. Fold in corn kernels and optional jalapeños.
  6. Fill each muffin cup about ¾ full with the batter.
  7. Bake in preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
  8. Cool the poppers in the tin for 5-10 minutes after baking.
  9. Mix softened butter and honey until smooth for honey butter.
  10. Drizzle the warm poppers with honey butter before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1popperCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Use fresh corn for best flavor and don’t over-mix the batter to keep poppers fluffy. Serve with dips like ranch for variety.

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