Description
These Honey Butter Cornbread Poppers are a delightful twist on classic cornbread, with a crispy fried exterior and a sweet, buttery glaze. Packed with cheddar cheese and optional bacon or jalapeños, these poppers are perfect for snacking or as a fun appetizer.
Ingredients
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Main Batter:
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Mixture:
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 2 tablespoons honey
Additional Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cooked crumbled bacon or diced jalapeños (optional)
- Oil for frying
- For Honey Butter Glaze: 2 tablespoons butter, 1 tablespoon honey
Instructions
- Main Batter: In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Wet Mixture: In a separate bowl, combine buttermilk, egg, melted butter, and honey. Pour into dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Additional Ingredients: Fold in cheddar cheese and optional bacon or jalapeños.
- Frying: Heat oil to 350°F (175°C). Drop spoonfuls of batter into oil and fry for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Honey Butter Glaze: Melt butter, stir in honey, and brush over warm poppers before serving.
Notes
- Best served fresh and warm.
- Adjust heat by adding more jalapeños.
- Omit cheese for a simpler version.
- Bake in mini muffin tins at 375°F (190°C) for 12–15 minutes as an alternative cooking method.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 poppers
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
