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Southern-Style Honey Butter Cornbread Poppers

Southern-Style Honey Butter Cornbread Poppers to Savor Together

Delightful Southern-Style Honey Butter Cornbread Poppers are fluffy bites perfect for any gathering or snack time.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 poppers
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Batter Ingredients
  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour can substitute with gluten-free flour blend
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar can be replaced with honey or maple syrup
  • 1 cup buttermilk can substitute with almond or coconut milk
  • 2 large eggs can use flax eggs for vegan option
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter can be replaced with softened coconut oil
  • 1 cup sweet corn kernels can use fresh or thawed frozen corn
  • 1/4 cup honey add extra for more sweetness
  • 2 tbsp additional melted butter for brushing on top after baking
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt for finishing touch

Equipment

  • mini muffin tin
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • spatula or wooden spoon
  • Baking sheet

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a mini muffin tin.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and granulated sugar until smooth.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, eggs, and melted butter until smooth.
  4. Gently fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients until just combined.
  5. Fold in the sweet corn kernels and honey evenly into the batter.
  6. Fill each muffin cup about ¾ full with the batter.
  7. Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Mix softened butter and honey until smooth for the honey butter.
  9. Brush the tops with melted butter and sprinkle with sea salt immediately after baking.
  10. Allow to cool briefly, then serve warm with honey butter for dipping.

Nutrition

Serving: 1popperCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Perfectly fluffy and delicious, these cornbread poppers can be stored for up to 2 days at room temperature or a week in the fridge.

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