Description
Southern Honey Butter Cornbread Poppers are a delightful fusion of sweet and savory flavors, perfect for any gathering. These fluffy, golden bites are filled with creamy honey butter and have a crispy exterior that gives way to a warm, soft center. They are sure to impress your friends and family at barbecues, picnics, or cozy nights in. Enjoy them fresh out of the oven or with a drizzle of extra honey butter – either way, they’re an irresistible treat that will become a favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fine yellow cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup whole milk (or plant-based milk)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 cup corn kernels (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, baking powder, and salt until combined.
- In another bowl, mix milk, eggs, honey, and melted butter until smooth.
- Gradually combine wet ingredients with dry ingredients; mix gently until just combined.
- Fold in corn kernels if using.
- Using a tablespoon or small scoop, drop batter onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes until golden brown on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack/Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg