Description
Honey Butter Cornbread Poppers are the ultimate comfort food, combining a delightful crunch with a fluffy, buttery interior that melts in your mouth. These golden bites are infused with sweet honey and creamy butter, making them a perfect addition to any gathering or cozy night in. Easy to prepare and irresistibly tasty, they’re sure to impress everyone around the table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup finely ground cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup whole milk (or almond/oat milk)
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1/3 cup pure honey
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- Optional: 1/2 cup shredded cheese or diced jalapeños
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine milk, melted butter, eggs, and honey; mix well.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry mixture and stir until just combined.
- If desired, fold in cheese or jalapeños for added flavor.
- Grease a mini muffin tin or line it with paper liners and fill each cup about three-quarters full.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and puffed up.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 popper (30g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: For an alternative texture, substitute regular cornmeal with fine-ground corn. You can also enhance the taste by adding your favorite herbs or spices. Ensure your baking powder is fresh for optimal rise.