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A delicious plate of Southern-Style Honey Butter Cornbread Poppers

Southern-Style Honey Butter Cornbread Poppers

These delightful mini cornbread poppers are sweetened with honey butter, making them a perfect snack or side dish for any meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 12 poppers
Course: Side, Snack
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 90
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 240 g cornmeal
  • 120 g all-purpose flour
  • 50 g granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 240 ml buttermilk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 60 g unsalted butter (melted)
  • 150 g sweet corn kernels
  • 60 g shredded cheddar cheese
  • to taste honey for topping
  • to taste softened unsalted butter for topping

Equipment

  • Mini Muffin Tin

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a mini muffin tin.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until combined.
  3. In another bowl, mix buttermilk, eggs, and melted butter until smooth.
  4. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just mixed.
  5. Fold in sweet corn kernels and shredded cheddar cheese.
  6. Spoon the batter into the mini muffin tin, filling each cup about two-thirds full.
  7. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown; a toothpick should come out clean.
  8. Prepare honey butter by mixing softened butter with honey until creamy.
  9. Allow poppers to cool slightly before drizzling with honey butter.

Notes

These cornbread poppers make a great appetizer or side dish. Feel free to experiment with different cheeses or add jalapeños for an extra kick.