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Southern-Style Honey Butter Cornbread Poppers

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  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Total Time: 22 minutes
  • Yield: 24 poppers 1x
  • Category: Side Dish, Snack
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Southern
  • Diet: Vegetarian

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

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Prepare the Honey Butter Glaze:
    • While poppers are baking, whisk together melted butter and honey in a small bowl.
  • 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.
  • 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