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Southern-Style Honey Butter Cornbread Poppers 🌽✨ - Savory Splash

Irresistibly Sweet Southern-Style Honey Butter Cornbread Poppers

Delightful Southern-Style Honey Butter Cornbread Poppers are sweet and savory bites, perfect for any occasion.
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Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Southern
Keyword: Appetizer, corn, cornbread, Party Food, snack, Southern-Style Honey Butter Cornbread Poppers
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 18 minutes
Total Time: 28 minutes
Servings: 12 poppers
Calories: 110kcal

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • Spoon or cookie scoop

Ingredients

For the Batter

  • 1 cup Cornmeal Gives the poppers the classic cornbread texture
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Helps bind the ingredients
  • 0.5 cup Granulated Sugar Balances savory elements
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder Ensures fluffy texture
  • 0.5 tsp Salt Enhances flavors
  • 1 cup Buttermilk At room temperature for better integration
  • 2 large Eggs Binds the mixture
  • 0.25 cup Melted Unsalted Butter Infuses richness

For the Mix-Ins

  • 1 cup Sweet Corn Kernels Fresh or frozen; fresh elevates flavor
  • 0.5 cup Diced Red Bell Pepper Adds color and sweetness
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese Creaminess and flavor

For the Finishing Touches

  • 0.25 cup Honey Delightful drizzle on top
  • Fresh Parsley or Cilantro For garnishing

Instructions

Preparation

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a baking sheet.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  • In another bowl, whisk together buttermilk, eggs, and melted butter until smooth.
  • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
  • Fold in sweet corn, diced red bell pepper, and cheddar cheese.
  • Drop spoonfuls of batter onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each.
  • Bake for 15-18 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Drizzle with honey and garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro before serving warm.

Notes

Serve with ranch dressing or salsa for an extra flavor kick.

Nutrition

Serving: 1popper | Calories: 110kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 150mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 250IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 1mg