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Southern-Style Honey Butter Cornbread Poppers

Southern-Style Honey Butter Cornbread Poppers You'll Love

Southern-Style Honey Butter Cornbread Poppers are delicious bites blends of tender cornbread and sweet honey butter, perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 poppers
Course: Bread
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Poppers
  • 1 cup Cornmeal Substitute with gluten-free cornmeal for a gluten-free version.
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Can be swapped for almond flour for a low-carb option.
  • 1 tablespoon Baking Powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.25 cup Granulated Sugar Can be replaced with honey or maple syrup for a healthier alternative.
  • 1 cup Buttermilk Use almond or coconut milk for dairy-free.
  • 2 large Eggs Consider flax eggs for a vegan version.
  • 0.5 cup Unsalted Butter Substitute with softened coconut oil for a dairy-free option.
  • 1 cup Sweet Corn Kernels Frozen corn can be used—just thaw and drain before adding.
  • 2 tablespoons Honey Use more for sweeter poppers.
  • 2 tablespoons Additional Melted Butter For brushing on top.
  • Sea Salt Sea Salt For topping.

Equipment

  • Muffin Tin
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • Spoon or Ice Cream Scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease your muffin tin or line it with paper liners.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, and granulated sugar.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together buttermilk, eggs, and melted butter until smooth.
  4. Gently fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients until just combined.
  5. Carefully fold in sweet corn kernels and honey.
  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 together softened butter and honey for the honey butter.
  9. Brush the baked poppers with melted butter and sprinkle with sea salt.
  10. Let them cool in the pan for a few minutes before serving warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1popperCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These poppers are versatile and can be made gluten-free or dairy-free. Best enjoyed warm, they also freeze well for later use.

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