Description
Southern-Style Honey Butter Cornbread Poppers are bite-sized, moist, and sweet cornbread treats that combine the rich flavors of honey and butter with a tender crumb. Perfect as a snack, side dish, or appetizer, these poppers bake quickly to a golden brown and offer a delightful Southern twist on classic cornbread.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 eggs
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and generously grease a mini muffin tin to prevent the cornbread poppers from sticking during baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cornmeal, all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt, ensuring they are evenly blended to create a uniform base for your batter.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, melted butter, honey, and eggs until the mixture is smooth and well incorporated, which will help keep the poppers moist and flavorful.
- Mix Wet and Dry: Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined — avoid overmixing to maintain a tender texture and avoid tough cornbread.
- Fill the Muffin Tin: Spoon the batter into the prepared mini muffin tin, filling each cup about three-quarters full to allow room for rising while baking.
- Bake: Place the muffin tin in the oven and bake for 12-15 minutes or until the poppers turn golden brown on top and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the cornbread poppers from the oven and allow them to cool slightly before serving, making them easier to handle and enhancing their flavor.
Notes
- These cornbread poppers are best served warm with a pat of extra honey butter on top for extra richness.
- For a spicy twist, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or finely chopped jalapeños to the batter.
- You can substitute Greek yogurt for buttermilk if you don’t have buttermilk on hand.
- Make sure not to overmix the batter; a few lumps are okay for light and fluffy poppers.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days; reheat in the oven or microwave before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack, Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 popper (approx. 30g)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 4.5g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
