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Honey Butter Cornbread Poppers

Honey Butter Cornbread Poppers: Southern Snack Bliss Awaits

Delight in Honey Butter Cornbread Poppers, a nostalgic Southern snack that features a gooey cheesy surprise, perfect for gatherings and easy to make gluten-free.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 24 poppers
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Poppers
  • 1 cup yellow cornmeal
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour can be replaced with gluten-free flour
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt or less for low sodium
  • 1 cup buttermilk or regular milk with lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil or melted coconut oil/butter
  • 1 large egg
For the Honey Butter Glaze
  • 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Equipment

  • mini muffin pan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Honey Butter Cornbread Poppers
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a mini muffin pan to prevent sticking.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together yellow cornmeal, all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together buttermilk, vegetable oil, and egg until smooth. Gradually combine with the dry ingredients, stirring gently.
  4. Scoop out a portion of the batter, place a small cube of cheese in the center, and form a ball, placing it in the muffin tin.
  5. Bake for 10–12 minutes until golden brown and springy to touch.
  6. Prepare the glaze by mixing melted butter, honey, and salt until smooth.
  7. Brush the honey butter glaze generously over the warm poppers while still in the muffin tin.
  8. Let cool slightly, then serve warm, possibly with extra honey butter for dipping.

Nutrition

Serving: 1popperCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Serve warm for the best experience. Use cheese varieties like cheddar or mozzarella for optimal melting. Avoid overmixing to keep poppers fluffy.

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