Description
These Southern-Style Honey Butter Cornbread Poppers are bite-sized delights bursting with sweet and buttery flavor! Perfect as a side dish, appetizer, or snack, they’re glazed with a luscious honey butter for an irresistible finish.
Ingredients
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For the Cornbread Poppers:
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup honey
For the Honey Butter Glaze:
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tbsp honey
Instructions
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Prepare the Batter:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a mini muffin tin.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix buttermilk, melted butter, egg, and honey until smooth.
- Gradually combine wet ingredients with dry ingredients, stirring just until incorporated.
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Bake the Poppers:
- Spoon the batter into the greased mini muffin tin, filling each cavity about 3/4 full.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until edges are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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Prepare the Honey Butter Glaze:
- While poppers are baking, whisk together melted butter and honey in a small bowl.
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Glaze the Poppers:
- Remove poppers from the oven and cool for 5 minutes.
- Generously brush each popper with the honey butter glaze while still warm.
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Serve and Enjoy:
- Serve warm for a comforting, Southern-style treat.
Notes
- Add a pinch of cinnamon to the glaze for a warm, spiced twist.
- Serve with a dollop of whipped honey butter for extra indulgence.
- Perfect for parties, potlucks, or as a sweet snack!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 popper
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg