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Southern-Style Honey Butter Cornbread Poppers Delight

Southern-Style Honey Butter Cornbread Poppers Delight Recipe

Delightful Southern-Style Honey Butter Cornbread Poppers that are quick and versatile, perfect for gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 poppers
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cornbread Poppers
  • 1 cup cornmeal substitute with gluten-free cornmeal for a gluten-free option
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour can be replaced with almond flour for low-carb option
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar or honey/maple syrup for healthier
  • 1 cup buttermilk replace with almond/coconut milk for dairy-free
  • 2 large eggs flax eggs as vegan substitute
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter use softened coconut oil for dairy-free
  • 1 cup sweet corn kernels fresh or frozen (thawed and drained)
  • 2 tbsp honey adjust to your liking
  • 2 tbsp additional melted butter for brushing the tops
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt for sprinkling
For the Honey Butter
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/2 cup softened butter use dairy-free butter if needed

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • Mini Muffin Tin

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Prepare your mini muffin tin by greasing it or lining it.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
  4. In another bowl, whisk the buttermilk, eggs, and melted butter.
  5. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.
  6. Gently fold in the sweet corn kernels and honey.
  7. Spoon the batter into the muffin tins, filling each about ¾ full.
  8. Bake for 12-15 minutes, until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Prepare the honey butter by mixing softened butter and remaining honey until creamy.
  10. Once baked, brush the tops with melted butter and sprinkle with sea salt.

Nutrition

Serving: 1popperCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Check oven temperature and avoid overmixing for best results.

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