Name: Southern-Style Honey Butter Cornbread Poppers Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Southern American
Ingredients: 1 cup cornmeal; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 cup milk; 2 large eggs; 1/4 cup butter, melted; 3 tablespoons honey, plus extra for drizzling

Description

These Southern-Style Honey Butter Cornbread Poppers are bite-sized, moist, and perfectly sweet cornbread muffins drizzled with honey for an irresistible treat. Ideal for breakfast, snacks, or as a side, they combine the rich flavors of butter and honey with a tender crumb, baked to golden perfection in just 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

1 cup cornmeal
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons sugar

Wet Ingredients

1 cup milk
2 large eggs
1/4 cup butter, melted
3 tablespoons honey, plus extra for drizzling

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Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it’s at the correct temperature for baking the poppers.
Prepare Muffin Tin: Grease a 24-cup mini muffin tin or line it with paper liners to prevent sticking and make removal easy.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar to evenly distribute the leavening and seasonings.
Mix Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, beat the eggs thoroughly, then add the milk, melted butter, and honey, stirring until well combined.
Combine Mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined, taking care not to overmix to maintain a tender texture.
Fill Muffin Cups: Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full to allow room for rising.
Bake Cornbread Poppers: Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, indicating doneness.
Drizzle with Honey: Immediately after removing from the oven, drizzle the poppers with additional honey for extra sweetness and gloss.
Serve Warm: Serve the cornbread poppers warm to enjoy their best flavor and texture.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to ensure the cornbread remains tender and fluffy.
Use fresh baking powder for best rise.
Mini muffin tins yield perfect bite-sized poppers ideal for parties and snacks.
Adjust honey drizzle according to your sweetness preference.
Can be reheated in the oven or microwave before serving.