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Southern-Style Honey Butter Cornbread Poppers

Golden bite-sized cornbread poppers brushed with rich honey butter for the ultimate Southern comfort snack.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cornbread Batter
  • 1 cup yellow cornmeal
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 eggs large
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 0.33 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 0.25 cup honey
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 jalapeño finely diced, optional
  • 2 tbsp green onions chopped
Honey Butter Glaze
  • 0.25 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 3 tbsp honey
  • 1 pinch salt

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Mini muffin pan
  • Cooling rack
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a mini muffin pan.
  2. Whisk together cornmeal, flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt in a large bowl.
  3. In another bowl, whisk eggs, buttermilk, melted butter, and honey until smooth.
  4. Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed. Fold in cheddar cheese, jalapeño, and green onions.
  5. Fill muffin cups three-quarters full with batter.
  6. Bake 12–15 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
  7. Mix melted butter, honey, and salt for the glaze.
  8. Brush warm poppers generously with honey butter glaze before serving.

Notes

For extra Southern flavor, add crumbled bacon or extra cheddar cheese to the batter.