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Southern Honey Butter Cornbread Poppers Recipe

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  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Total Time: 42 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Appetizers
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Southern Honey Butter Cornbread Poppers are a delightful blend of sweet and savory flavors, perfect for snacking or as a side dish. The honey butter glaze adds a touch of richness to the fluffy cornbread poppers.


Ingredients

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Main Ingredients:

  • 1 cup (120g) cornmeal
  • 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (240ml) buttermilk
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) vegetable oil
  • 1 large egg

Honey Butter Glaze:

  • 1/4 cup (60g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease mini muffin tin or prepare silicone molds.
  2. Prepare dry ingredients: Whisk together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
  3. Combine wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together buttermilk, vegetable oil, and egg.
  4. Mix batter: Gradually add wet ingredients to dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.
  5. Bake: Spoon batter into prepared mini muffin tin, bake 10-12 minutes until golden.
  6. Make honey butter glaze: Whisk melted butter, honey, and salt in a small bowl.
  7. Glaze poppers: While poppers are still warm, brush generously with honey butter glaze. Serve warm.

Notes

  • For added flavor, consider adding a pinch of cinnamon or a sprinkle of chopped nuts to the batter.
  • These poppers can be stored in an airtight container and reheated in the oven for a fresh-baked taste.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 popper
  • Calories: 150 kcal
  • Sugar: 6 g
  • Sodium: 250 mg
  • Fat: 8 g
  • Saturated Fat: 4 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 18 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 3 g
  • Cholesterol: 30 mg