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Honey Butter Cornbread Poppers

Crispy, bite-sized cornbread poppers drizzled with a luscious honey butter that delights with every bite, making them perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 poppers
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cornbread Poppers
  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup milk Can be substituted with almond milk.
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
For the Honey Butter Drizzle
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter Melted
  • to taste Additional honey for drizzling

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a mini muffin tin.
  2. In a medium bowl, mix together the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together milk, vegetable oil, and eggs until smooth.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and stir gently until there are no lumps; be careful not to overmix.
  5. Carefully fill each muffin cup with the cornbread batter, about 2/3 full.
Baking
  1. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
  2. While the poppers are baking, melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.
  3. Mix in the honey until smooth.
  4. Once the poppers are out of the oven, drizzle them generously with the honey butter mixture and serve warm!

Notes

Consider adding fresh herbs like chives for extra flavor. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days, or freeze for up to a month. Reheat in an oven set to 350°F (175°C) for about 10 minutes.