Description
These Southern-style honey butter cornbread poppers are bite-sized, sweet-savory treats with a tender crumb and a glossy honey butter glaze. Perfect for parties, potlucks, or as a cozy snack, they’re easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal (fine or medium grind)
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 2 tablespoons honey
- For the Honey Butter Glaze:
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons honey
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Generously grease a 24-cup mini muffin tin with butter or nonstick spray.
- In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar until well combined and lump-free.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, and honey until smooth and glossy.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients. Gently fold with a rubber spatula until just combined; do not overmix.
- Fill each muffin cup about 3/4 full with batter. Tap the pan gently to settle the batter.
- Bake for 11-13 minutes, until tops are golden and a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- While poppers bake, melt butter for the glaze and whisk in honey and a pinch of salt until smooth.
- Let poppers cool in the tin for 3 minutes, then remove to a wire rack. While still warm, brush generously with honey butter glaze.
- Cool for at least 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.
Notes
For extra crispy edges, sprinkle a pinch of cornmeal in each muffin cup before adding batter. Don’t overmix the batter for the fluffiest poppers. To make gluten-free, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend. For dairy-free, substitute almond milk with vinegar and vegan butter. Add shredded cheddar or minced jalapeños for a savory twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 popper
- Calories: 92
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 90
- Fat: 4
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 13
- Protein: 2
Keywords: cornbread poppers, honey butter, southern appetizer, mini cornbread, party snack, easy cornbread, bite-sized, comfort food, potluck, mini muffin