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Southern-Style Honey Butter Cornbread Poppers

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These Southern-style cornbread poppers are moist, sweet, and savory, with a honey butter glaze that makes them irresistible. Perfect as a side dish or snack!

Ingredients

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For the Cornbread Poppers:

  • 1 cup yellow cornmeal
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned, drained)

For the Honey Butter Glaze:

  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons honey

Instructions

To Make the Cornbread Poppers:

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a mini muffin tin.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Mix Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, mix the milk, melted butter, honey, and egg until well combined.
  4. Combine: Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Fold in the corn kernels.
  5. Fill Muffin Tin: Spoon the batter into the prepared mini muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 full.
  6. Bake: Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

To Make the Honey Butter Glaze:

  1. In a small bowl, mix together the melted butter and honey until smooth.
  2. Brush Glaze: Brush the glaze over the warm cornbread poppers immediately after they come out of the oven.

To Serve:

Serve warm with extra honey butter on the side for dipping or drizzling.

Notes

  • These cornbread poppers are perfect for dipping in extra honey butter or serving alongside a main dish.
  • You can easily freeze any leftovers and reheat them in the oven.

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