Description
Irresistible honey butter cornbread poppers deliver Southern comfort in bite-sized delights. Crisp exterior and tender center make these little morsels a crowd-pleasing snack you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup corn kernels
Dry Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Glaze and Wet Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/4 cup melted butter for glaze
- 2 tablespoons honey for glaze
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and thoroughly coat mini muffin tin with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until uniformly blended.
- In a separate bowl, combine milk, melted butter, honey, and egg, stirring until the mixture achieves a smooth, consistent texture.
- Gently pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients, stirring until just combined, then carefully fold in corn kernels to distribute evenly.
- Using a small spoon or cookie scoop, fill each muffin cavity approximately three-quarters full with the prepared batter.
- Slide muffin tin into preheated oven and bake for 13-14 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick which should emerge clean when poppers are fully cooked.
- While poppers are still warm, create a glossy glaze by whisking melted butter and honey together, then delicately brush the mixture over the surface of each popper.
Notes
- Swap corn kernels with diced jalapeños for a spicy kick that elevates the classic cornbread flavor.
- Ensure butter and honey are at room temperature for smoother mixing and better incorporation into the batter.
- Use a light hand when folding ingredients to keep the poppers tender and prevent tough, dense texture.
- Try gluten-free flour blend to make these poppers suitable for those with wheat sensitivities.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer, Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 130 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg