Southern-Style Honey Butter Cornbread Poppers
Get ready to savor the delightful flavors of Southern-Style Honey Butter Cornbread Poppers! These bite-sized treats combine fluffy cornbread with a luscious honey butter topping, making them an irresistible snack for any occasion. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy evenings at home, these poppers are quick and easy to whip up, ensuring everyone can enjoy this sweet and savory delight. With just a handful of wholesome ingredients, you’ll create a dish that is both comforting and enjoyable. Once you take that first bite, you’ll find it hard to resist going back for more!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 poppers 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk (or plant-based milk)
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs (or flax eggs)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (or dairy-free alternative), softened
- 1/4 cup honey (or maple syrup)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix milk, vegetable oil, and eggs until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed; don't overmix.
- Grease a mini muffin tin and fill each cup two-thirds full with batter.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
- While baking, mix softened butter with honey and salt until creamy.
- Allow poppers to cool slightly before drizzling or spreading with honey butter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 popper (approximately 30g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg