Description
Honey butter cornbread poppers bring Southern comfort to bite-sized perfection. Crisp exterior and creamy center showcase classic American baking traditions with irresistible charm you can savor.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
Liquid and Sweetening Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Seasoning and Additional Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
- 1 tablespoon butter (for greasing)
Instructions
- Prepare a mini muffin tin by generously coating with butter at 375F (190C).
- Combine dry ingredients in a spacious mixing bowl, ensuring thorough blending of cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Whisk wet components separately, incorporating buttermilk, honey, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract into a smooth mixture.
- Gently integrate wet ingredients into dry ingredients, stirring minimally to prevent overmixing and maintain light texture.
- Incorporate shredded cheddar cheese, folding delicately throughout the batter for even distribution.
- Carefully fill mini muffin cavities approximately three-quarters full, ensuring consistent portioning.
- Bake for 11-13 minutes until cornbread poppers develop a golden exterior and pass the toothpick test with clean insertion.
- Allow brief cooling, then enhance flavor by brushing with additional melted butter and drizzling honey across the surface.
- Serve immediately while warm, presenting these delectable southern-style morsels for immediate enjoyment.
Notes
- Customize the heat by adding diced jalapeños or a pinch of cayenne pepper for a spicy kick that complements the sweet honey.
- Swap buttermilk with regular milk and add a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar for a quick buttermilk substitute if you’re out of the original ingredient.
- Make these poppers gluten-free by using a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend instead of traditional all-purpose flour, ensuring those with wheat sensitivities can enjoy them too.
- Prep mini muffin tins with a non-stick spray or parchment paper liners for easier removal and cleanup, preventing any cornbread from sticking to the pan.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 167 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 184 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 41 mg