Southern-Style Honey Butter Cornbread Poppers
These Southern-Style Honey Butter Cornbread Poppers are a perfect balance of sweet and savory. Each bite-sized popper is made with fluffy cornbread, corn kernels, and topped with a delectable honey butter glaze. These mini cornbread muffins are ideal for snacks, appetizers, or a side dish, bringing comfort and Southern flavor to any meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 24 poppers
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 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
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a mini muffin tin.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix the milk, melted butter, honey, and egg until well combined.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Gently fold in the corn kernels.
- Spoon the batter into the prepared mini muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 full.
- 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
- In a small bowl, mix together the melted butter and honey until smooth.
- 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 poppers are perfect for gatherings and can be made ahead and reheated.
- You can also add a bit of cayenne pepper to the batter for a touch of heat, complementing the sweet honey butter glaze.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
