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Honey Butter Cornbread Poppers

Honey Butter Cornbread Poppers That Will Win Your Heart

Delicious Honey Butter Cornbread Poppers, a sweet and savory snack perfect for family gatherings and versatile dietary adaptations.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 poppers
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 cup Cornmeal Use certified gluten-free for gluten-free options
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Substitute with almond flour for low-carb
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder Keep sealed to avoid overactivation
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Use without substitutes
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar Replace with honey or maple syrup if desired
  • 1 cup Buttermilk Almond or coconut milk for dairy-free
  • 2 large Eggs Use flax eggs for vegan version
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Melted; use coconut oil for dairy-free
  • 1 cup Sweet Corn Kernels Fresh or thawed frozen corn
  • 2 tablespoons Honey For batter and honey butter
  • 2 tablespoons Additional Melted Butter For brushing after baking
  • 1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt Optional topping

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mini muffin tin
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Ice cream scoop

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare your mini muffin tin.
  2. Whisk together the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar in a large bowl.
  3. In another bowl, combine buttermilk, eggs, and melted butter until smooth.
  4. Fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients until just combined.
  5. Fold in corn kernels and honey carefully.
  6. Spoon the batter into the muffin tin, filling each cavity three-quarters full.
  7. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until golden brown; a toothpick should come out clean.
  8. Whisk together remaining honey and softened butter for the honey butter.
  9. Brush warm poppers with melted butter and sprinkle with sea salt before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1popperCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These poppers can be adapted for gluten-free or vegan diets, making them versatile for guests with dietary restrictions.

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