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Southern-Style Honey Butter Cornbread Poppers: Bite-Sized Bliss!

These Southern-Style Honey Butter Cornbread Poppers are a bite-sized bliss! They’re easy to make, packed with flavor, and perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a side dish.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 large eggs
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup sweet corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
  • ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese  
  • ¼ cup honey
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened

 

  • Fresh chives or parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Muffin Tin: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a mini muffin tin or use silicone molds.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Mix Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, eggs, and melted butter until smooth.
  4. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Fold in Corn and Cheese: Gently fold in the sweet corn kernels and shredded cheddar cheese.
  6. Fill Muffin Tin: Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about ⅔ full.
  7. Bake: Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Make Honey Butter: While the poppers are baking, mix the softened butter and honey together until creamy and smooth.
  9. Serve: Let the poppers cool slightly before removing them from the tin. Drizzle with honey butter and garnish with fresh chives or parsley, if desired. Serve warm and enjoy!