Honey Butter Cornbread Poppers Recipe
Honey Butter Cornbread Poppers are delightful, bite-sized treats perfect as a snack or side dish. Combining the sweetness of honey and the rich flavor of butter with classic cornbread ingredients, these poppers are moist, fluffy, and irresistibly flavorful. Easy to make and perfect for any occasion, they bake quickly in a mini muffin tin to golden perfection.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 24 mini poppers 1x
- Category: Snack, Side Dish, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 eggs
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare pan: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a mini muffin tin thoroughly to prevent sticking.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- Combine wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk melted butter, honey, buttermilk, and eggs until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
- Combine wet and dry mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently just until combined, being careful not to overmix to keep the poppers light.
- Fill the muffin tin: Spoon the batter into the prepared mini muffin tin, filling each cup about three-quarters full to allow room for rising.
- Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a popper comes out clean.
- Cool and serve: Remove from the oven and allow the cornbread poppers to cool slightly in the tin before carefully removing and serving warm.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter to ensure soft and fluffy poppers.
- You can substitute regular milk with buttermilk for a richer flavor and tender texture.
- These poppers are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- For a savory twist, add a teaspoon of chopped jalapeños or shredded cheese to the batter.
- Use mini muffin tins for perfect bite-sized portions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 poppers (about 50g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Honey Butter, Cornbread, Poppers, Mini Muffins, Snack, Side Dish, Sweet Cornbread
