Description
These Southern-Style Honey Butter Cornbread Poppers are the perfect bite-sized treat, blending the rich, buttery taste of classic cornbread with a sweet honey glaze. Soft, slightly sweet, and golden brown, these mini cornbread bites are great for parties, potlucks, or as a side for chili, barbecue, or fried chicken. Ready in just 22 minutes, they’re a quick and delicious addition to any meal!
Ingredients
For the Cornbread Poppers:
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup buttermilk
- ¼ cup melted unsalted butter
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup honey
For the Honey Butter Glaze:
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons honey
Instructions
Prepare the Batter:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a mini muffin tin.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix buttermilk, melted butter, egg, and honey until well combined.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined (do not overmix).
Bake the Poppers:
- Spoon batter into the mini muffin tin, filling each cavity about ¾ full.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Prepare the Honey Butter Glaze:
- While the poppers bake, whisk together melted butter and honey in a small bowl.
Glaze the Poppers:
- Let poppers cool for 5 minutes, then brush them generously with honey butter glaze while still warm.
Serve and Enjoy:
- Serve warm for the best texture and flavor. These poppers pair perfectly with chili, barbecue dishes, or fried chicken.
Notes
- Moist & Tender: To keep poppers from drying out, avoid overbaking and consider adding an extra tablespoon of honey.
- Spice It Up: Add a pinch of cayenne pepper or drizzle with hot honey for a kick.
- Extra Crispy: Bake for an extra 2 minutes or broil for 1 minute at the end
