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Southern-Style Honey Butter Cornbread Poppers

Deliciously sweet and buttery cornbread poppers, perfect for a Southern-style appetizer or side dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cornbread Batter
  • 1 cup cornmeal yellow or white
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup milk whole or buttermilk
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 large egg
Honey Butter
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon optional

Method
 

Prepare the Cornbread Batter
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a muffin tin.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, combine the milk, honey, melted butter, and egg. Mix well.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
Bake the Poppers
  1. Spoon the cornbread batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full.
  2. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
Make the Honey Butter
  1. In a small bowl, mix together the softened butter, honey, and cinnamon until smooth.
Serve
  1. Remove the cornbread poppers from the oven and let them cool slightly.
  2. Serve warm with the honey butter on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gFiber: 1gSugar: 6g

Notes

These poppers can be made ahead of time and reheated in the oven before serving.

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