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Southern Cornbread Poppers with Honey Butter – A Family Favorite!
Looking for the perfect side dish to complement your next family dinner? Look no further than Southern Cornbread Poppers with Honey Butter! These bite-sized, golden cornbread delights are crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and packed with that classic Southern flavor. Paired with a rich and creamy honey butter, these little poppers are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
Whether you’re serving them at a Sunday family gathering, a holiday feast, or just a casual weeknight meal, these cornbread poppers are the ideal choice. They are simple to make, incredibly flavorful, and sure to become a favorite in your recipe collection.
Let’s dive into how you can make this delicious treat!
Ingredients:
For the Cornbread Poppers:
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1/2 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese (optional for extra flavor)
- 1/2 cup cooked, crumbled bacon (optional for a savory touch)
For the Honey Butter:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional for a warm, spicy touch)
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Instructions:
1. Preheat the Oven:
Begin by preheating your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a mini muffin tin or line it with paper liners to prevent the poppers from sticking. You’ll need a 24-cup mini muffin tin for this recipe.
2. Make the Cornbread Batter:
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Stir to blend all the dry ingredients together.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, eggs, and melted butter until smooth. If you’re adding cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon to your cornbread, mix them into the wet ingredients.
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix—lumps in the batter are okay! The batter should be thick but pourable.
3. Fill the Muffin Tin:
Spoon the cornbread batter into the mini muffin cups, filling each cup about 3/4 full. This recipe should yield about 24 mini cornbread poppers.
Bake the poppers for about 12-15 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Keep an eye on them towards the end of the baking time to ensure they don’t over-brown.
4. Make the Honey Butter:
While the cornbread poppers are baking, prepare the honey butter. In a small bowl, beat the softened butter with the honey until smooth and creamy. For an extra flavor kick, you can add a pinch of cinnamon to give the butter a warm, spicy note. Stir until all the ingredients are well combined.
5. Serve:
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