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Honey Butter Cornbread Poppers

Honey Butter Cornbread Poppers

These Honey Butter Cornbread Poppers are the ultimate Southern comfort food, reimagined as irresistible bite-sized treats. Perfect for potlucks, holiday sides, or family dinners, these golden gems feature a tender crumb and a glistening, sweet glaze that will have everyone reaching for seconds.
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Cook Time 15 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: American, Southern
Calories: 85
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup yellow cornmeal
  • 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 cup milk
  • 0.25 cup melted butter
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 large egg
  • 0.5 cup corn kernels
Glaze
  • 0.25 cup melted butter for glaze
  • 2 tablespoons honey for glaze

Equipment

  • Mini Muffin Tin
  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Toothpick

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F and generously grease a mini muffin tin with butter to ensure the poppers release easily.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the dry ingredients: cornmeal, all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
    1 cup yellow cornmeal, 0.5 cup all-purpose flour, 0.25 cup granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 0.5 teaspoon salt
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, melted butter, honey, and egg until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
    0.5 cup milk, 0.25 cup melted butter, 2 tablespoons honey, 1 large egg
  4. Gently pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined, being careful not to overmix the batter.
  5. Fold in the corn kernels until they are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
    0.5 cup corn kernels
  6. Spoon the batter into the prepared mini muffin tin cups, filling each one about three-quarters full.
  7. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the tops are golden-brown.
  8. While the poppers are still warm, mix the additional melted butter and honey together to create the glaze.
    0.25 cup melted butter, 2 tablespoons honey
  9. Brush the warm honey butter glaze over the poppers, allowing it to soak into the bread before serving.

Notes

Ensure your butter is melted but not piping hot when added to the egg and milk to avoid curdling. Apply the glaze while the poppers are still hot so the honey butter can penetrate the surface and keep them incredibly moist.